Peace talks with Taliban show US focus is on Iran

THE UNITED STATES and Taliban officials seem to have agreed on the outline for the framework of an eventual peace accord that would end 18 years of war in Afghanistan. Beijing News comments:

Both sides hailed progress after their six days of talks that ended on Saturday in Qatar, showing they are moving closer to an agreement.

After 18 years of war, the Taliban, rather than being suppressed, has made a comeback, which, to some extent has prompted the US to adjust its Taliban policies - the US has given up the objective of eliminating the Taliban, and instead it will include the Taliban in Afghanistan's peace process.