Taliban warns nearby nations against hosting US military after withdrawal

US officials have privately said that they are exploring potential basing options in countries near Afghanistan, like Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, but have so far not come to an agreement.

A CAPTURED Taliban insurgent is presented to the media after he was detained with car explosive devices in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, in December 2019

A CAPTURED Taliban insurgent is presented to the media after he was detained with car explosive devices in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, in December 2019

(photo credit: REUTERS/PARWIZ)

ByREUTERS

MAY 26, 2021 17:27

Updated: MAY 26, 2021 17:28