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| For information: US denies reports of Military Presence at Bagram Airbase |
| 2025-04-13 |
Responding to this story from almost a week ago. [KhaamaPress] The U.S. has denied reports of military presence at Bagram Air Base, rejecting claims of aircraft landing there.In a recent report, the United States Department of Defense (Pentagon) has firmly denied rumors about a U.S. military plane landing at Bagram Airbase in Parwan province. A Pentagon official, who wished to remain anonymous, told AFP that the U.S. does not have any military presence at Bagram, dismissing these reports as baseless. Earlier, the Taliban has reportedly handed over control of the strategic Bagram Air Base to the United States, signaling a shift in regional power dynamics. U.S. C-17 aircraft are said to have landed at Bagram, delivering military equipment, vehicles, and senior intelligence officials, including the Deputy Chief of the CIA. Bagram, once the largest U.S. military hub during the Afghanistan war, was taken over by the Taliban after the 2021 U.S. withdrawal, marking a major geopolitical change. Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Taliban regime, also responded to these claims last week. He rejected the allegations, labeling them as “propaganda” aimed at “misleading the public.” According to Mujahid, Bagram Airbase remains fully under the control of the Taliban, and no foreign forces are allowed to operate there. The rumors about U.S. activity at Bagram resurfaced after some media outlets, without credible evidence, claimed that a U.S. C-17 Globemaster had landed at the base. However, flight tracking data indicates that on April 5, a C-17 flew near the Afghan airspace over Tajikistan, but there was no evidence it landed in Bagram. Before the U.S. military’s withdrawal in June 2021, Bagram Airbase served as the primary hub for NATO and U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban regained control, the base has remained under their management. With its advanced infrastructure, including a 3.6-kilometer runway capable of supporting complex military operations, Bagram remains strategically important. Despite these denials, the rumors about Bagram reflect ongoing tensions and uncertainties surrounding U.S. military engagement in Afghanistan. The area’s continued importance highlights the geopolitical challenges that both Afghanistan and the international community face. In light of these developments, the international community remains cautious, particularly regarding the future role of foreign military forces in the region. Many are closely monitoring the situation to assess whether these rumors signal a shift in foreign policy or are merely a product of misinformation. The resolution of the situation surrounding Bagram is critical for both Afghanistan and global security. With significant attention from international stakeholders, clarity on military operations and the role of foreign forces in the country will be essential to ensuring stability and peace in the region. Related: Bagram: 2025-04-08 The Afghan online news service, Khaama Press, reports that the United States has reassumed control of Bagram Air Base (Real?) Bagram: 2025-03-15 Lawyer for Radical Columbia Grad Student Repped Al Qaeda Members—Including 'Close Associate' of Bin Laden Bagram: 2025-02-17 Biden's USAID Paid Terrorists, and Here's HOW They Did It |
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