Kyrgyzstan has reversed a decision to close a US military air base vital to the occupation of Afghanistan. In February, the Kyrgyz parliament overwhelmingly approved a measure to close the Manas Air Base and order the withdrawal of US troops by August. But on Tuesday, Kyrgyz officials said they’ve reached an agreement with the US that will triple rent payments to keep the base operational. The site will also now be referred to as a “transit center” instead of a military base.