Washington, September 21 (Patrika English News): US President Donald Trump has once again issued a stern warning to Afghanistan’s Taliban government, demanding the return of the Bagram Airbase, which was once the largest American military facility in the country.
Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that if Afghanistan does not return Bagram to its “creator — the United States,” the consequences will be “very bad.”
Trump’s Remarks in the UK
During his recent visit to the United Kingdom, Trump had said at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the US was actively pursuing the return of Bagram Airbase. He stressed that the base is of strategic importance as it is located just an hour away from regions where China’s nuclear facilities are reportedly situated.
Afghanistan’s Stand
The Taliban regime in Kabul has rejected Trump’s demands, stating that Afghan soil will never accept foreign powers. Since the US withdrawal in 2021, the Taliban has re-established full control over Afghanistan, including Bagram.
Background of the Withdrawal
The Bagram Airbase had been used by US forces for two decades. In 2021, American troops withdrew abruptly overnight, leaving behind equipment and infrastructure, which led to chaos at Kabul airport. The withdrawal saw a devastating suicide attack that killed 13 US soldiers and 170 others.
The chaotic exit paved the way for the Taliban’s return to power after 20 years. Trump has repeatedly criticised the Biden administration’s handling of the withdrawal, calling it disgraceful. He has argued that while he also intended to withdraw US troops, he would have done so “with strength and dignity.”
Trump’s Criticism of Biden
According to Trump, the decision to hand over Bagram to the Taliban was a “big mistake”, one that emboldened adversaries. He claimed that this weakness directly encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine.
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