Taliban Reacts to Trump's Afghan Base Threat: 'Not Even One Inch'
Summary
The Taliban has rejected calls by former U.S. President Donald Trump to hand over the Bagram air base, stating that Afghanistan's territory is non-negotiable. Bagram, a large former U.S. military base, remains under Taliban control after U.S. and allied forces left in 2021. Trump emphasized the strategic importance of the base due to its location near China and the ongoing geopolitical significance.Key Facts
- The Taliban stated they would not cede control of Bagram air base to the U.S.
- Bagram is located 30 miles north of Kabul and was a major U.S. military site.
- The base is under Taliban control after the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal.
- Fasihuddin Fitrat, a Taliban official, reaffirmed Afghanistan's sovereignty over its territory.
- Trump highlighted Bagram's strategic location close to China's nuclear sites.
- Trump's statements stress the base's importance for U.S. regional security presence.
- Bagram was a key hub for U.S. operations during the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
- The 2020 Doha Agreement includes U.S. commitments not to interfere in Afghanistan's internal matters.
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