Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Trump Demands Bagram Airbase Return, Issues Threat
Donald Trump wants Afghanistan to give back Bagram Airbase, the largest US military base before the US withdrawal.
He posted on Truth Social, saying "BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN" if Afghanistan doesn't comply.
Trump did not rule out potential action if they don't give the base back soon.
He has also linked the base to his attacks on the US pullout from Afghanistan and the growing influence of China in the region.
Donald Trump demanded Afghanistan return Bagram Airbase.
Trump warned Afghanistan of unspecified consequences if they refuse.
Bagram was the largest US military base in Afghanistan.
Trump is seeking to regain control of the base.
Trump has linked the base to the US pullout and China's influence.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- Demanded Afghanistan return Bagram Airbase and issued a threat
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Why
- Strategic and political interests
Donald Trump's Stance
Unspecified
Control of Bagram Air Base
Donald Trump's Stance
The U.S. should regain control of Bagram Air Base.
Unspecified
Unspecified
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Donald Trump's Stance
Unspecified consequences for non-compliance.
Unspecified
Unspecified
US Military Presence
Donald Trump's Stance
Potentially re-establishing US presence in the region.
Unspecified
Unspecified
- Key Figure
- Donald Trump
- Location
- Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan
- Demand
- Return of Bagram Airbase
- Threat
- "BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN"
- Former Status
- Largest US air base in Afghanistan
Sources
Trump Says He Is Speaking With Taliban To Regain Control Of Bagram Airfield
US in talks with Taliban on re-establishing counterterrorism forces to Afghan base, WSJ reports
Why Trump Is Trying To Get Back Bagram Airfield In Afghanistan
Trump's hope of regaining Bagram airbase in Afghanistan dashed? Taliban official warns, 'will not allow military presence'
Taliban axe Donald Trump’s Bagram plan, rule out military presence - Telegraph India
Afghan senior official slams Trump's remarks on Bagram airbase
Trump says ‘bad things’ will happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram air base
Trump Warns Taliban Of 'Bad Things' If Bagram Air Base Isn’t Returned
'Bad Things Are Going To Happen': Trump Threatens Afghanistan To Return Bagram Air Base
Bad Things are Going to Happen: Trump Warns Afghanistan
Trump Warns Taliban That Not Handing Over Bagram Airbase To US Will Lead To ‘Bad Things'
Trump wants to control Afghanistan's Bagram Airbase again, warns ‘bad things to happen if…’
‘If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram back… bad things are going to happen’: Trump warns Taliban
Trump warns Taliban: Hand back Bagram airbase or 'BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN'
‘Bad things are going to happen’: Trump issues warning to Afghanistan to return Bagram air base
"Bad Things Are Going To Happen": Trump's Threat Over Afghan Air Base
