U.S. President Donald Trump sparked fresh tensions with Afghanistan this weekend, threatening “bad things” if the country doesn’t return Bagram Airbase to the U.S. 🇺🇸 The former president took to Truth Social, demanding the strategic site be handed back “right away,” claiming America built it—a move Afghan leaders called “unacceptable.”
Afghanistan Fires Back 🛡️
Afghan officials swiftly rejected Trump’s ultimatum, with Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid vowing, “We’re ready to fight you for another 20 years.” Mullah Tajmir Jawad, a top intelligence official, added that the Afghan government would “preserve the current system,” signaling no room for foreign military presence.
Why Bagram Matters 🎯
The airbase, once a key U.S. hub during the 20-year war, has become a symbol of sovereignty for Afghanistan. Foreign Ministry political director Zakir Jalaly stressed that Afghans “never accepted foreign troops” and warned against any talks involving military reoccupation. Analysts say the clash highlights lingering post-withdrawal friction.
As Trump doubles down on his “America First” rhetoric, Afghanistan’s defiance sets the stage for a high-stakes diplomatic showdown. Will cooler heads prevail? 🌍💥
