New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- The Taliban on Sunday (September 21) firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's bid to reestablish a presence at Bagram Air Base, nearly four years after America's chaotic withdrawal left the sprawling military facility in Taliban hands.

Trump renewed his call on Saturday, stating, "We want it back, and we want it back right away. If they don't do it, you're going to find out what I'm going to do." He declined to provide details on discussions with Afghan authorities and avoided answering questions on whether US troops would be deployed to retake the base, telling reporters, "We won't talk about that."

Chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid responded to Trump's remarks, urging Washington to adopt a policy of ...