The Taliban says it will not entertain any efforts by the United States to reclaim its air base that was abandoned during the fall of Afghanistan .

Responding to President Donald Trump’s assertion on Thursday that the U.S. is “trying to get [Bagram Air Base] back,” foreign ministry official Zakir Jalaly complimented the president but made clear no American military presence would ever be allowed.

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“Afghans have never accepted the military presence of anyone throughout history,” Jalaly said in a statement posted to social media. “Bu

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