Why did the United states support the mujahedeen in Afghanistan during the S's?

The United States supported the mujahedeen in Afghanistan during the 1980s primarily to counter the Soviet invasion and influence in the region. This support was part of a broader strategy to contain communism during the Cold War. By providing financial aid, weapons, and training to the mujahedeen, the U.S. aimed to destabilize the Soviet Union and promote a pro-Western stance in Afghanistan. This covert operation was facilitated through the CIA and aligned with U.S. interests in limiting Soviet power.