The base was used by American forces following the attacks of Sept 11, 2001.
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In the current situation with Israel if the US wasn’t propping up Israel than I doubt Israel would be brazen enough to attack Saudi Arabia which would mean we also wouldn’t have the need to reclaim Bagram airport in Israel’s defense.
The current situation with Afghanistan is the result of another US effort to externally support a country in a military campaign back in the 80s.
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