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KABUL – U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Kabul authorities over Bagram Air Base, warning that failure to return control could trigger “serious consequences.” The demand marks the most direct U.S. public ultimatum regarding Afghanistan since the 2021 troop withdrawal. Afghan officials have rejected any handover, citing national sovereignty, while reports indicate rising concern among some regime members who have relocated families abroad amid security fears.
Opposition forces—including former Afghan army veterans and local militias—are reportedly mobilizing in anticipation of possible escalation. Drone activity over Afghan skies continues, underlining the persistent presence of U.S. military capabilities in the region.
Regional powers including China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan have urged Kabul to maintain stability, warning that escalation could threaten cross-border security. Analysts warn that any renewed military action would risk massive civilian displacement, institutional collapse, and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
The standoff over Bagram Air Base highlights Afghanistan’s fragile security environment, internal divisions, and ongoing exposure to foreign pressure, with the potential for conflict threatening both national and regional stability.
