The Taliban says it will not entertain any efforts by the United States to reclaim its air base that was abandoned during the fall of Afghanistan.
Responding to President Donald Trump’s assertion on Thursday that the U.S. is “trying to get [Bagram Air Base] back,” foreign ministry official Zakir Jalaly complimented the president but made clear no American military presence would ever be allowed.
“Afghans have never accepted the military presence of anyone throughout history,” Jalaly said in a statement posted to social media. “But for other kinds of engagement, all paths remain open for them.”
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UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters fly during a military parade to mark the third anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S.-led troops from Afghanistan, in Bagram Air Base in the Parwan Province
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