Taliban Say Haqqani Founder Is Dead. His Group Is More Vital Than Ever. Jalaluddin Haqqani was a Cold War ally of the C.I.A. Through his son’s Taliban leadership, his group has become central to the war against the Americans. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Europe Edition: France, United Airlines, Maria Sharapova: Your Thursday BriefingHe Tweeted About Chinese Government Corruption. Twitter Suspended His Account.U.S. Antimissile System in South Korea Is Said to Be Nearly OperationalFar-Right Leaders Loathe the European Parliament, but Love Its ChecksState Department Understaffing Is Likely to Linger Into 2018Venezuela Says It Will Leave Pro-Democracy Organization