Trump Advocates for Reclaiming Bagram Air Base from Taliban

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Donald Trump expressed his desire for the US to regain control of Bagram air base in Afghanistan, citing its strategic importance near China, amid ongoing negotiations with the Taliban and broader US-China tensions over nuclear capabilities. The move would require negotiations with the Taliban, and while it has been discussed informally, no formal plans or congressional briefings have been reported.
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- Abandoned in 2021, Trump wants to 'get back' Bagram air base in Afghanistan USA Today
- Trump admin has been quietly pushing to retake Afghan base from the Taliban for months, sources say CNN
- At news conference with Starmer, Trump says he is trying to get Afghan air base from Taliban The Washington Post
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