WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not “give Bagram Airbase back.” “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!” the 79-year-old leader wrote on his Truth Social platform. The vague threat comes just days after he raised the idea of the United States retaking control of the base while on a state visit to the United Kingdom.

CHEQUERS, United Kingdom: President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was working to “get back” the Bagram air base in Afghanistan, which the United States gave up control of…

President Trump reiterated call to reclaim huge airbase; Taliban says US must engage without seeking military presence.