IIRC, Iran detests the Taliban, partly because the Taliban hate them for being Shia, and partly because the Taliban slaughtered many Iranian diplomats in a Valentine's-Day-Massacre-style prior to 9/11.Originally Posted by Banquo's Ghost
Re: Democracy means voting for your friendly neighborhood dictator
IIRC, Iran detests the Taliban, partly because the Taliban hate them for being Shia, and partly because the Taliban slaughtered many Iranian diplomats in a Valentine's-Day-Massacre-style prior to 9/11.In 2001, Iran was a significant ally to the US precisely because they don't like the Taliban either.
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