To China, Trump wants to re-invade Afghanistan, Taliban: Already prepared for combat

US President Trump again stated, warning that if the Taliban does not return the Bagram base, there will be serious consequences.

Previously, Trump claimed that this base is near Chinese nuclear facilities and is one of the most strategically valuable forward positions for the US globally.

It was thought to be just a casual statement, but now he has further spoken out on social media, saying that if we don't give it to us, the US will cause trouble.

Facing this threat, the Taliban quickly made a strong response.

Afghan National Army Chief of Staff Fitrat said at a military academy graduation ceremony in Kabul that the Afghan army is ready for combat and said Afghanistan will not accept any foreign pressure.

Trump wants to reclaim the Bagram base, mainly to use this base to counter China.

It seems to be a hollow trick, just targeting Afghanistan, which is really laughable.

Since the US military hastily withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, the Bagram base has become a symbolic asset of the Taliban, carrying the narrative tag of defeating a superpower.

Now, Trump has threatened to take it back, and the Taliban certainly will not agree.

Moreover, Bagram is not an ordinary airport; it was once the largest air force hub for the US in Central Asia, a drone transit point, and a CIA black prison base.

For the Taliban, giving up this place would mean giving up the fruits of victory.

More realistically, the Taliban is still not recognized by the mainstream international community. If they hand over the symbol of sovereignty now, it would be equivalent to self-destruction of legitimacy.

Therefore, regardless of whether Trump truly wants to reclaim the base or is just using it as an excuse, the Taliban must show its stance of resistance.

Moreover, the Taliban is indeed not afraid of the US. If you can't fight, you can fight another war. Are you brave enough?

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1843941381988424/

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