Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Afghanistan regarding the Bagram airbase. Trump demanded that Afghanistan return the strategic base, which US forces once used, or face unspecified “bad things.”
Tensions Rise Over Bagram Airbase
This warning follows the Taliban’s rejection of Trump’s call to hand back Bagram. The airbase, located north of Kabul, has played a significant role in US military operations for two decades. Trump’s comments add to the already tense relationship between the United States and Afghanistan since the US withdrawal. 
US-Afghanistan Relations in the Spotlight
Trump’s remarks have triggered fresh debate about the future of US-Afghanistan relations and the fate of the Bagram airbase. The Taliban continue to assert control over the base, emphasizing their sovereignty. Observers see Trump’s threat as a sign that the Bagram airbase remains a key issue in regional security and US foreign policy.
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Al Jazeera: Trump warns Afghanistan of ‘bad things’ if it does not return Bagram base
