United States President Donald Trump announced today that his administration is in negotiations with the Taliban to reacquire Bagram Airbase, a key strategic asset in Afghanistan that was vacated during the 2021 US withdrawal. Trump made the comments during a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, emphasizing the base’s critical geopolitical location.
“We’re trying to get it back because they need things from us,” President Trump stated, referring to the Taliban. “But one of the reasons we want the base is, as you know, it’s an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons.”
The President has been a vocal critic of the previous administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, which he claims left valuable military infrastructure and equipment in the hands of the Taliban. The Taliban, however, has denied Trump’s previous assertions that China is now occupying the airfield. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has consistently maintained that the airfield is under the control of Afghanistan.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump just said the U.S. is seeking to *RECLAIM* Bagram Air Base in AFGHANISTAN, where Biden botched the withdrawal. Whoa.
“That could be some breaking news. WE WANT THAT BASE BACK!”
“One of the reasons – it’s an hour away from where CHINA makes its… pic.twitter.com/gN6O8B9CkQ
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 18, 2025
Bagram Airbase, with its 11,800-foot runway, is a significant military asset capable of serving large cargo aircraft and bombers. Its proximity to China has long made it a point of strategic interest for the US.
In addition to his comments on Bagram, President Trump also addressed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, expressing his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The one that I thought would be easiest [to resolve]… he’s let me down. He’s really let me down,” Trump said, though he added that he believes a resolution can still be achieved.
The potential for a US return to Bagram Airbase, fueled by a desire to counter Chinese influence in the region, is likely to be a major point of discussion among Western allies. The move could reshape regional security dynamics and signals the Trump administration’s intent to re-establish a strategic foothold in Central Asia.
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