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Does Trump want U.S. troops back in Afghanistan?

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Trump has proposed the return of U.S. troops to Afghanistan, specifically to regain control of Bagram airbase, and has pushed for a new deal with the Taliban, despite their firm rejection of the idea.

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Taliban rejects Trump’s proposal for U.S. return

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  • Donald Trump has proposed returning US troops to Afghanistan, focusing on Bagram airbase. 5s
  • The Taliban government has firmly rejected the idea, citing US commitments in the Doha agreement. 32s
  • Trump has criticized the US withdrawal and blamed former President Joe Biden for the chaos. 1m 8s
  • Trump's push is seen as an attempt to renegotiate the Doha agreement with the Taliban. 1m 17s
  • The Taliban remains diplomatic but resolute in rejecting any return of foreign troops. 1m 50s
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Taliban rejects Trump’s proposal for U.S. return
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Taliban rejects Trump’s proposal for U.S. return

Trump puts the prospect of a return of American soldiers to Afghanistan back on the agenda.

Taliban rejects Trump’s proposal for U.S. return
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Al Jazeera
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Taliban rejects Trump’s proposal for U.S. return

Trump says he wants Bagram airbase back or bad things might happen.

Taliban rejects Trump’s proposal for U.S. return
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Taliban rejects Trump’s proposal for U.S. return

Trump is pushing the Taliban for a new deal to accept a part of his force back on the ground.

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