Taliban official dismisses Trump's hope to 'take back' Afghan airbase
Summary
A Taliban official firmly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to retake Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. Trump mentioned the strategic importance of the base, especially its proximity to China, but the Taliban and studies found no evidence of a military presence at the base from China after the U.S. withdrawal. Talks between the U.S. and the Taliban focus on other issues, such as Americans in Afghanistan.Key Facts
- Taliban official Zakir Jalal dismissed Trump's idea of the U.S. retaking Bagram airbase in Afghanistan.
- The U.S. handed over Bagram airbase to the Afghan military before the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan.
- Trump claimed the base is important due to its location near Chinese facilities but provided no specific evidence.
- A BBC investigation found no signs of Chinese activity at the base after the Taliban regained control.
- The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan was part of a deal initiated by Trump in 2020 and completed under President Biden in 2021.
- The Taliban emphasized in their statement that any military presence was rejected in past Doha talks.
- Recent U.S.-Taliban discussions have centered on the situation of Americans in Afghanistan, not the airbase.
- China stated it respects Afghanistan's sovereignty and that Afghanistan's future should be decided by its people.
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