06.04.2026 11:41
Former President Donald Trump has brought up the issue of the approximately $7 billion worth of military equipment left behind during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 being returned by the Taliban. Trump has previously expressed this demand, while the Taliban refuses to return the equipment. The matter has reignited discussions regarding the U.S. withdrawal process.
US President Donald Trump has once again called on the Taliban for the return of billions of dollars worth of military equipment left behind during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Trump emphasized that this equipment should be returned to the US.
According to data from the US Department of Defense, approximately $7 billion worth of military equipment remained in Afghanistan during the withdrawal in 2021. This equipment included vehicles, weapons, and advanced military systems that were seized by the Taliban.
TRUMP'S CONDITION FOR AID
In previous statements, Trump had indicated that financial aid the US provides to Afghanistan could be tied to the return of this equipment. This approach is seen as part of Washington's strategy to increase pressure on the Taliban.
TALIBAN HAS NOT BACKED DOWN
The Taliban administration has rejected this demand so far. The organization argues that the military equipment in question is necessary for the country's security.
SECURITY CONCERNS GROW
Experts state that US-made weapons have increased the Taliban's military capacity and that the risk of this equipment falling into the hands of other groups poses a threat to global security.
With Trump's latest statements, the consequences of the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the issue of the military equipment left behind have once again risen to the top of the international agenda.