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Trump Says US is Trying to Reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

President Donald Trump announced efforts to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Trump linked the importance of the base to its proximity to Chinese nuclear weapon sites, saying, "It's an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons."
Trump criticized President Joe Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling it a 'total disaster' and claimed it led to a lack of respect from foreign leaders.
The Taliban stated they would not allow a US military presence at Bagram, asserting that Bagram is controlled by the Islamic Emirate.

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Trump eyes Bagram return, with China in his sights

In the years it was operational, 14 nations operated at, or through Bagram. In addition to the US, these included UK forces and elements from France, Germany, South Korea and more.

2 hours ago·Berlin, Germany

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Telesur

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Afghanistan Denies US Military Presence in the Country - teleSUR English

The Afghan government ruled out any foreign military presence in the country, specifically from the United States, in response to recent interventionist statements by US President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Trump announced his intention to recapture Bagram Air Base, a symbol of the international deployment in Afghanistan, calling the 2021 US withdrawal a “total disaster.” RELATED: Trump Threatens to Revoke Broadcast Licenses of Critical TV Netwo…

7 hours ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Newsmax

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Trump Pushes to Reclaim Bagram as Counter to China; Taliban Says No

8 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Wall Street Journal

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U.S. in Talks With Taliban on Returning Counterterrorism Forces to Afghan Base

Taliban officials haven’t agreed to the proposal, which are part of wider talks with Kabul officials on re-establishing ties

9 hours ago·New York, United States

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The Telegraph

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Taliban: We will never hand over Bagram airbase to Trump

Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that the US planned to take back the airbase north of Kabul after giving up control in 2021

9 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hill

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Taliban officials reject Trump Bagram Airfield return suggestion

Taliban officials rejected President Trump’s suggestion that Bagram Airfield near Kabul could return to U.S. control after it was abandoned during the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan under the Biden administration.

9 hours ago·Washington, United States

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