Trump: I will take back Bagram.
US President Donald Trump has once again criticized the Joe Biden administration’s decision to leave Bagram Air Base and said he intends to take back the strategic airfield.
He stressed that Bagram’s importance is key, especially due to its geographical location and proximity to China, and that ignoring it was a big mistake on the part of the Joe Biden administration.
Relations between Washington and the Taliban have remained extremely tense since the fall of the republic in 2021. The United States accuses the Taliban of violating the Doha agreement and restricting civil rights, while the Taliban insist on recognizing their sovereignty.
These differences have made any discussion of the possible presence or return of the United States in Afghanistan sensitive and controversial.
Meanwhile, Trump’s special representative for prisoners’ affairs, Zalmay Khalilzad, traveled to Kabul recently to deliver Trump’s clear message. The main focus of this message was the release of American prisoners from Taliban custody in Afghanistan.
This action shows that the issue of Afghanistan is still a priority for Trump, who is trying to keep communication channels with the Taliban active while exerting political pressure.
