The Afghan Taliban has issued a formal rejection of President Donald Trump’s request to reclaim the Bagram airbase. The Taliban asserts that maintaining the base is crucial for strategic security and military operations in the region. Trump’s proposal, centered on potential proximity to China’s nuclear facilities, has been met with significant opposition from the Taliban leadership, who view it as a destabilizing factor. The Taliban maintains that the base is vital for Afghanistan’s defense and regional stability. They have stated their position is absolute and will not be influenced by external pressure.
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