The United States military in Afghanistan says the first public statement for almost a year by the Taliban leader Mullah Omar suggests the movement is coming under increasing pressure.

• 据美军驻阿富汗一位官员称：“几乎每年一度的塔利班领导人毛拉.；奥马尔在最新一次的公开讲话中道：“承受日益剧争的压力，行动正在紧锣密鼓的推进中。”