Taliban Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Reclaim Bagram Air Base
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in retaking Bagram Air Base, sparking a swift rejection from the Taliban government. The Taliban’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, emphasized Afghanistan’s commitment to its independence and territorial integrity, urging the U.S. to adhere to the Doha Agreement. The Taliban’s Defense Ministry chief of staff echoed this sentiment, declaring that ceding any Afghan territory was impossible. The statements come after Trump’s comments about potentially negotiating the base’s return, despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties between the U.S. and the Taliban.
John Q. Hosedrinker