"We consider the deployment of US and NATO military facilities and infrastructure in Afghanistan or neighboring states under any pretext categorically unacceptable. We hope that the authorities of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will continue to adhere to a similar approach," Kabulov said when asked about how Russia assesses the risk of the US again demanding access to Bagram Air Base from the Afghan authorities amid the buildup of US forces in the Middle East due to the Iran crisis.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran responded by striking Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.