On March 1, 2026, Afghanistan announced that it had thwarted an attempted airstrike by Pakistan on the Bagram Air Base, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. This confrontation, described as the most severe in years, has seen cross-border fighting extend into its fourth day, with Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declaring that the country is now in 'open war' with Afghanistan. The Afghan police reported that several Pakistani military jets entered Afghan airspace and attempted to bomb Bagram, but Afghan forces successfully repelled the attack using anti-aircraft and missile defense systems. The conflict has roots in accusations from Pakistan that Afghanistan's Taliban government harbors militant groups that threaten its security, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has been responsible for numerous attacks within Pakistan. Asif stated, 'Our patience has now run out. Now it is open war between us,' highlighting the deteriorating relations between the two nations (The Frontier Post).
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Open War Declared Amid Bagram Air Base Attack
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Afghanistan thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on Bagram, escalating conflict as both nations engage in open war. Pakistan's retaliation led to significant Taliban casualties, raising regional tensions.
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