Taliban Officials appeared to reject the idea that U.S. troops could return on Friday Afghanistan Bagram Air Base is a key military facility and regional hub for the U.S. military for nearly two decades, but was abandoned when the U.S. withdraws in 2021 Afghanistan.
Afghan Foreign Ministry official Zakir Jalaly’s comment came a few hours after President Trump told reporters that the United States “trying to restore it” and refers to Bagram.
Jalaly wrote on X: “Donald Trump mentioned the issue of dealings about Bagram. He is a successful businessman and trader, and he also mentioned the retrieval of Bagram through a deal.”
“Afghanistan The United States needs to interact and build economic and political relations based on mutual respect and common interests Afghanistan” he said. [U.S.-Taliban] Doha talks and agreements, but the door to other participation has been opened. ”
On Thursday, Mr. Trump proposed the concept of returning U.S. troops Afghanistan. He said such steps may be needed to fight against Chinese aggression in the region.
Mr. Trump, his first administration with Taliban This led to the withdrawal of troops in 2021, highlighting his plan to leave Afghanistan After nearly two decades of war, the United States will be seen maintaining control of the site.
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“We’re leaving Afghanistanbut we will maintain strength and dignity, and we will maintain Bagram, one of the largest aerial bases in the world,” Trump said in a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. “We are working to restore it. ”
“As you know, one of the reasons we want the base is an hour away from China making nuclear weapons,” Trump said.
The president also said that the United States is Taliban This may force them to move their base back to the United States Taliban Struggling with economic crisis, international legitimacy and competitive radical organizations.
However, Mr. Jalari’s comments seem to rule out any form with Washington.
Bagram Afghanistan war. Throughout the decade of conflict, huge facilities have captured thousands of American and Allied forces throughout the two decades.
Critics blow up Biden drug delivery to cede basic control Taliban Before August 2021, the U.S. withdrawal will be completed. Without Bagram, the United States relied solely on Kabul Airport to evacuate its personnel and Afghan allies.
During the chaotic U.S. exports, 13 Marines were killed and more than 130 were injured in ISIS attacks at the airport.
•Jeff Mordock contributed to the report.
