Dave. I believe there is an Arabic saying "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." This would funnily enough relate to Iran where I understand that the majority of the population is Shi'ite Muslim whereas the Taliban are Sunni and I believe the two hate each other. It would be a turn around for the books if the US found itself fighting alongside those that have been demonised over the last decade or so. Incidentally there was a very good article in I think a recent Observer magazine describing the ongoing war the Iranians are waging against the drug runners from Afghanistan. If they ever stop, the West would soon be up to its collective eyeballs in the bad stuff. Cheers.