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Pakistan Strikes Bagram; Afghan Forces Respond Amid Tensions

3/3/2026

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Pakistan targeted Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan with airstrikes aimed at Taliban assets, according to Pakistani military officials.
Afghan authorities said they thwarted the airstrikes against Taliban targets.
Afghan police reported Pakistani jets entered Afghan airspace and were met with anti-aircraft fire.
Both sides accuse each other of harboring militants, with Pakistan alleging Afghanistan supports Tehreek-e-Taliban.
Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire are ongoing.

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Pakistan targeted Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan with airstrikes aimed at Taliban assets, according to Pakistani military officials.
Afghan authorities said they thwarted the airstrikes against Taliban targets.
Afghan police reported Pakistani jets entered Afghan airspace and were met with anti-aircraft fire.
Both sides accuse each other of harboring militants, with Pakistan alleging Afghanistan supports Tehreek-e-Taliban.
Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire are ongoing.