September 21, 2025
The Afghan Taliban government has firmly rejected any possibility of a deal allowing the United States to regain control of Bagram Air Base, after former US President Donald Trump publicly threatened Afghanistan with “bad things” if the base was not returned.
Taliban’s Strong Response
Fasihuddin Fitrat, Chief of Staff at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence, declared in remarks broadcast by local media:
“A deal over even an inch of Afghanistan’s soil is not possible. We don’t need it.”
He dismissed claims that negotiations were underway, emphasizing that no political agreement over Bagram or any Afghan territory will ever be accepted.
Trump’s Threats and Push for Control
During a recent state visit to the United Kingdom, Trump reiterated his long-standing interest in reclaiming Bagram, once the largest US military base in Afghanistan and a critical hub during the US-led war against the Taliban.
- Trump posted on Truth Social: “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!”
- When pressed about deploying troops to retake the base, Trump avoided a direct answer, saying, “We won’t talk about that.”
This comes after Trump previously expressed desires to acquire strategic territories such as the Panama Canal and Greenland, reinforcing his focus on Bagram.
Background: US Withdrawal and Taliban Return
Bagram was central to US and NATO operations for two decades before the chaotic troop withdrawal in July 2021, part of a Trump-brokered deal with the Taliban. The loss of US air support led to the rapid collapse of the Afghan military, paving the way for the Taliban’s return to power weeks later.
Strategic and Security Concerns
Current and former US officials warn that re-occupying Bagram could resemble a full-scale re-invasion, requiring:
- Over 10,000 troops
- Advanced air defenses
- Continuous protection from threats such as Islamic State (IS) and Al Qaeda
Experts also caution that the base could be exposed to missile attacks from Iran, recalling Tehran’s June strike on a US base in Qatar following American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
Outlook
The Taliban’s categorical refusal underscores the diplomatic and military challenges of any US attempt to reclaim Bagram. Even if negotiations were theoretically possible, the massive logistical, security, and geopolitical costs make such a move highly impractical.
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