MojNews-The leader of the Taliban said on Thursday the United States had raised a cloud of doubt and uncertainty about an expected deal aimed at allowing it to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan and end its longest war .

The message from Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada , to mark the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, came a day after a Taliban suicide bomber killed ۱۴ people and wounded ۱۴۵ in Kabul in an attack the government said raised questions about the militants&#۳۹; commitment to peace despite the talks with the United States.

Akhundzada called for trust but did not refer to Wednesday&#۳۹;s bombing in his message. He said the Taliban had taken "incredible strides" towards their goal of "ending the occupation and establishing an Islamic system".

Addressing American officials, Akhundzada said the Taliban were engaged in negotiations with them with "utmost seriousness" and called for sincerity to end the "۱۸-year tragedy".