Thread by @jseldin

While the US, @DeptofDefense review the US-#Taliban deal, the Taliban are pushing for the deal to proceed as is

#Taliban spokesman in #Doha, Mohammad Naim tells @VOADariAfghan the May 1 deadline for the US to pull out troops "is binding & must be implemented"

"Much progress has been made," #Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naim tells @VOANews's Afghan service

"We are trying to create a permanent ceasefire"

#Taliban also insist they are keeping to the terms of the deal w/the US

"A key issue in the agreement...is not to use #Afghan territory against the security of any country. We made a commitment & nothing like that has happened since" per #Taliban's Mohammad Naim

Key US lawmakers remain doubtful and see the May 1 troop pullout deadline for #Afghanistan being pushed back

"In the short run, I would expect some extension" Senate Armed Services Committee Chair @SenJackReed told reporters Wednesday

"I just think even operationally I think the military would make the case they need more time even if they're coming out" per @SenJackReed

NEW: "At least in broad terms, there's a need for the #Taliban to demonstrate they're serious about...their responsibilities in contributing to a peaceful #Afghanistan" @UN's @EFittonBrown tells @MiddleEastInst

"I think we'll know if there are signs of the #Taliban being serious about suppressing any potential future threats to the int'l community from #alQaida or not" per @EFittonBrown

"As yet, we haven't seen any evidence that they are"