Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Taliban Warns US, Pakistan on Bagram Air Base
Former President Trump has suggested the U.S. might try to regain Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
The Taliban, which now controls the base, strongly disagrees and has threatened war if the U.S. attacks.
They also warned Pakistan not to help the U.S. in any way, as this could make Pakistan an enemy.
The Taliban is reaching out to several countries, including Russia and China, to explain their position.
The Taliban is also signaling a possible non-aggression stance toward ISIS.
The Taliban has vowed to fight if the US attempts to retake Bagram Air Base.
The Taliban warned Pakistan against aiding any US efforts.
This comes in response to Trump's hints about reclaiming the base.
The Taliban's supreme leader held a high-level meeting to discuss the situation.
The Taliban is reaching out to multiple countries to convey its stance.
- Who
- Taliban, Donald Trump, Pakistan, US
- What
- Taliban threatens war over Bagram Air Base
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
- Why
- In response to Trump's hints of retaking the base.
Taliban
Donald Trump
Control of Bagram Air Base
Taliban
Will fully prepare for war if the US attacks Bagram.
Donald Trump
Hints at the possibility of American forces reclaiming the strategic Bagram Air Base.
Pakistan's Role
Taliban
Pakistan supporting the US will be considered an enemy.
Donald Trump
Potentially seeks Pakistan's cooperation.
- Location
- Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Taliban Response
- Threat of war
- Warning to Pakistan
- Against supporting US
Sources
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Is Trump prepping for a fight with Taliban or just signalling China?