Former President Trump's attempt to reclaim Bagram Air Base from the Taliban has been flatly rejected. Trump's claim of ongoing negotiations with Afghanistan was denied by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who cited the Doha Agreement and Afghanistan's sovereignty. Mujahid emphasized Afghanistan's commitment to its territorial integrity and urged the U.S. to adopt a realistic approach. The Afghan Defense Ministry also rejected any cession of land. Trump's comments follow his criticism of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan and hint at potential leverage over the Taliban's struggling economy.

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