Pompeo Claims New “Understanding” With Taliban

Politico reports:



U.S. officials and the Taliban have reached an “understanding” that could result in a “reduction in violence” in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Friday, paving the way for an agreement later this month that would bring to an end America’s longest war.

“After decades of conflict, we have come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across #Afghanistan,” Pompeo wrote on Twitter, describing the latest development as “an important step on a long road to peace,” and calling on Afghans “to seize this opportunity.”

The president memorably ousted former national security adviser John Bolton in September after media outlets reported that the hawkish aide had tried to stop him from inviting leaders of the Afghan Taliban to Camp David for peace talks.