India has joined Pakistan, China, Russia, and other regional countries in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for regaining control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The opposition was voiced during the recent Moscow Format consultations. Regional Consensus Against Foreign Bases The

The Taliban government has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take back Bagram Air Base, which American forces vacated in 2021. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called the demand unrealistic and urged Washington to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Trump’s Position Trump has publicly stated that he wants Bagram returned “right away,” though no

At a joint news conference in the UK, President Donald Trump said the United States is trying to reclaim control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which was handed over to Afghan forces and later came under Taliban control following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. Strategic Reason Cited Trump emphasized Bagram’s strategic importance, saying it […]