Donald Trump Threatens to Reclaim Bagram Air Base and Sparks Regional Tensions
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has recently issued a statement that has caught the attention of the international community and ignited a wave of political discussions regarding the future of the strategically vital Bagram Air Base.
According to Trump, the situation surrounding this important military infrastructure is escalating: he warned Afghanistan against delaying the return of the U.S.
base.
In a social media post on Truth Social, he explicitly emphasized that if Afghan authorities do not cooperate in the matter, “bad things” will happen.
Trump highlighted that his administration is already engaged in negotiations with the Taliban regarding the possible return of Bagram, which holds critical significance not only for the region but also for global security.He paid special attention to the geopolitical importance of the base, situated just over 60 miles from China’s nuclear facilities.
Trump pointed out that American troops captured the base in 2001, and it for many years served as a key transportation and defense hub for regional allies.
The renewed interest in recovering Bagram is driven not only by its historical value but also by current geopolitical challenges facing the world and the region.
During a joint press conference with the British Prime Minister, Trump mentioned the strategic location — just an hour’s drive from China’s nuclear production sites.Bagram is one of the largest military airfields in the region, originally built by the Soviet Union and serving as a crucial asset during the post-war years.
The airfield features a runway over 3.6 kilometers long, capable of accommodating large military aircraft and cargo planes.
Following the withdrawal of U.S.
forces, the future of the base remains uncertain, but interest in it is again surging in Washington, which could significantly impact the regional power balance and international security dynamics.