""We're trying to get it back because they [Taliban rulers] need things from us," Trump said without being specific during a joint news conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. "But one of the reasons we want that base is, as you know, it's an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons. So a lot of things are happening," Trump added."
"The Taliban rulers, beset by natural disasters, unrest, poverty, and terrorist attacks, have attempted to improve ties with the global community, although Russia is the only country to so far establish diplomatic relations. Western nations have said the country must first improve its human rights record, especially in regard to the treatment of women and girls. The Wall Street Journal, citing people with knowledge of the matter, on September 19 reported that US administration officials were in discussions with the Taliban concerning the matter."
Donald Trump posted a warning that "bad things" would happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram Air Base to the United States. Trump later said the United States was attempting to regain Bagram, citing Taliban need for US assistance and the base's proximity to China’s nuclear facilities. The White House did not immediately comment. Taliban rulers face natural disasters, unrest, poverty, and terrorist attacks while seeking improved global ties; only Russia has established diplomatic relations so far. Western nations demand improvements in human rights, particularly the treatment of women and girls. Reports indicate US officials discussed using Bagram as a counterterrorism launch point.
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