Taliban firmly rejects US claims over Bagram Airfield: no room for compromises on sovereignty
Following sharp statements from the US president threatening sanctions and demanding the return of Bagram Airfield—once a critical strategic site in American military operations in Afghanistan—leader of the Taliban movement’s defense ministry, Fasikhuddin Fitrat, responded strongly.
He declared that negotiations or attempts to reclaim or transfer control of the base are impossible— even for “one centimeter,” because for the Taliban, sovereignty and independence are paramount and non-negotiable.While the US government raises concerns about possible misuse of Afghanistan’s territory after their troop withdrawal in 2021, Taliban officials reinforce their stance by emphasizing the inviolability of the country’s territorial integrity and political independence.
Statements in local media underlined that these fundamental principles must be protected, regardless of external pressure.Before US threats of extreme measures, regional analysts noted that this dispute over Bagram Airfield reflects deeper tensions concerning influence and authority in the region.
Although U.S.
politicians threaten unspecified sanctions, Taliban leadership demonstrates readiness to defend their sovereignty despite external pressure.
This situation underscores the complex and tense reality in Afghanistan, with many uncertainties surrounding the country’s future sovereignty and the fate of Bagram.