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Bagram, Benghazi, and blame: Trump meets reality in Iran botch-up

The loss of U.S. aircraft and a missing pilot in Iran presents a critical political test for President Trump, whose image of invincibility is challenged by the escalating conflict. A high-stakes rescue operation is underway, with the outcome potentially validating or undermining his claims of strong leadership.

The Times of India

Satellite images show Afghanistan’s Bagram air base damaged by Pakistan’s airstrikes

One hangar and two warehouses destroyed in strikes conducted over weekend

The Independent UK

Afghanistan's Bagram airbase damaged by 'multiple strikes' from Pakistan; see satellite images

Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, a significant escalation in tensions. The Pakistani military confirmed strikes aimed at destroying equipment and supplies, citing the Taliban government's alleged support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Satellite images indicate damage to aircraft hangars and warehouses at the key military site..

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Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistan airstrikes on Bagram airbase

Sporadic clashes reported in several provinces in Afghanistan as both sides give conflicting death tolls

The Guardian - AU

Why Does Trump Want U.S. Troops Back in Afghanistan?

Mike Waltz is no longer national security adviser, but his plans for Bagram Air Base seem to have stuck in the president's head.

Reason

Afghan Taliban rejects Trump threats over taking back Bagram airbase

US President Donald Trump has pushed for regaining Bagram airbase, citing proximity to China’s nuclear facilities.

Al Jazeera

Taliban Dismisses Donald Trump's Call For Bagram Air Base Reclamation: 'We Do Not Fear Any Bully Or Aggressor'

The Taliban’s top military commander has rejected President Donald Trump‘s call for the return of the Bagram air base to US control. The commander warned of a strong reaction to any form of hostility.

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US Deal On Bagram Base 'Not Possible' Says Afghan Taliban Official

An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram air base was "not possible", after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back.

International Business Times

Trump Escalates Pressure On Afghanistan Over Strategic Bagram Air Base Control: 'Bad Things Are Going To Happen'

President Donald Trump on Saturday issued direct threats to Afghanistan’s Taliban government, demanding the return of Bagram Air Base to U.S. control or face unspecified consequences.

Benzinga

Trump warns Afghanistan of ‘bad things’ if it does not return Bagram base

Vague threat comes after the Taliban rejected Trump’s call to return the airbase previously used by US forces.

Al Jazeera

Trump claims he is talking with Taliban about deal to retake Bagram airbase. Experts say it would amount to reinvasion

Securing the former US airbase in Afghanistan would take a mammoth military operation

The Independent UK

‘An hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons’: Donald Trump makes a deeply unhinged case for why he’s working with the Taliban

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US seeking to regain control of Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase, says Trump

US president suggests he is negotiating with Taliban for American forces to once again occupy base

The Guardian - UK

Taliban dismiss Trump’s claim about Chinese presence at Bagram airfield

Afghanistan calls US president’s statement ‘emotional’ and ‘based on unsubstantiated information’

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Trump Confuses Alaska and Afghanistan in Widely Mocked Town Hall Blunder

On Tuesday, former President Trump confused the names of an Alaskan wildlife refuge and an air base in Afghanistan on national television

The Independent UK

Trump roasted for mixing up Afghan airbase with oil-rich region of Alaska

Former president confused Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield during a Flint, Michigan, town hall

Reason

Trump Wishes Americans Stayed in Afghanistan To Fight China

The president who helped end America’s longest war now regrets leaving behind U.S. bases.

Al Jazeera

‘Happening again’: Guantanamo victims say Israel using ‘US-style’ torture

Former prisoners who suffered in US detention facilities say Israeli abuse of Palestinians follows the same patterns.

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