Taliban

Zalmay Khalilzad was in the region to pave the way for intra-Afghan negotiations.

It also noted that the Taliban have helped in the fight against the Islamic State group.

Taliban officials say they are considering an extension of the cease-fire.

All were aimed at resuscitating a U.S.-Taliban peace deal signed in February.

Navy commandos raided a village and detained suspected members of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.

Pompeo met separately with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah.

A full withdrawal in 14 months is called for in the peace plan.

The U.S. troop withdrawal had to begin within 10 days after the peace deal was signed on Feb. 29.

If the Taliban comply, all U.S. and allied troops would leave in 14 months.

The signing is expected to occur Saturday in Doha, Qatar.