Senior Afghan diplomat Jalali fired back at President Trump's recent remarks about reoccupying Bagram airbase. In an interview with state-run Radio and Television of Afghanistan (RTA) on Friday, he declared: "Afghans have never accepted foreign military presence in their land throughout history."
Located about 50 km north of Kabul, Bagram served as the strategic hub for U.S.-led troops during two decades of conflict. Its handover in August 2021 marked the end of the western-backed regime—and triggered the current government's rise to power.
Trump, who's been calling out his predecessor Joe Biden over the 2021 withdrawal, told reporters in London: "We want to retake it." Jalali said the real future lies in economic and political engagement. "Afghanistan and America need engagement on economic and political relations based on bilateral respect and common interests," he insisted.
Imagine trying to reboot an old game console when everyone's moved on—that's how many Afghans feel about the idea of retaking Bagram. 🎮
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Senior Afghan official slams Trump's remarks on Bagram airbase
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