Overview

• Trump warned on Truth Social that “bad things are going to happen” if Bagram is not “given back,” later telling reporters the U.S. is talking to Afghan authorities without outlining potential actions.
• Taliban officials, including Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and senior diplomats, said no foreign troops will be allowed and urged Washington to honor commitments not to threaten Afghanistan’s territorial integrity.
• The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. officials have discussed with Taliban interlocutors possible limited access to use Bagram as a launch point for counterterrorism missions.
• Beijing dismissed Trump’s remarks, with China’s Foreign Ministry urging respect for Afghanistan’s independence and warning against moves that heighten regional tensions.
• Analysts note that any U.S. return would face steep legal, political and security hurdles, including threats from Al‑Qaeda and ISIS and the risks of a renewed military footprint after the 2021 withdrawal.