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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Afghanistan rejects US return to Bagram airbase

Trump said on Thursday that his administration is pressing to get back the base at Bagram. The US president, who has long expressed hope of reclaiming the facility, noted that its position is strategically vital due to its proximity to China. We're trying to get it back, Trump announced. We gave it to [the Taliban] for nothing, he complained, adding that Bagram is exactly one hour away from where China makes its nuclear missiles.
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1 day ago

Trump Suggests U.S. Troops Could Return to Afghan Base Over China Concerns

U.S. seeks to reestablish military presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing strategic competition with China and criticizing prior withdrawal outcomes.
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