US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced on 13 February that the United States has secured a ‘seven-day reduction in violence’ deal with the Taliban amid reports of “notable progress” being made in negotiations between Washington and the militant group that could lead to intra-Afghan negotiatio»»»

ISLAMABAD/BRUSSELS - The United States confirmed Thursday it has negotiated a "seven-day reduction in violence" proposal with the Taliban to move toward a political settlement to the war in Afghanistan. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper made the revelation to reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussel»»»