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Trump Calls for U.S. Control of Bagram Air Base

10/8/2025

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Summary

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Trump urged the United States to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing its strategic location near China's nuclear development.
A Moscow Format joint statement labeled foreign military deployments in Afghanistan as unacceptable. The meeting included representatives from Iran, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, emphasizing regional solidarity.
The Bagram Air Base has been under Taliban control since August 2021.

History

Historical Context

Bagram Airfield, built in the late 1950s with Soviet assistance, became a strategic military hub during the Cold War and the Soviet-Afghan War. After the U.S. invasion in 2001, it served as a key base for operations against the Taliban. On August 15, 2021, the Taliban regained control, releasing thousands of prisoners and reshaping regional power dynamics amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions.

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Story summary

Trump urged the United States to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing its strategic location near China's nuclear development.
A Moscow Format joint statement labeled foreign military deployments in Afghanistan as unacceptable. The meeting included representatives from Iran, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, emphasizing regional solidarity.
The Bagram Air Base has been under Taliban control since August 2021.

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