Is an alliance between the Taliban and Iran possible?

... States is turning Afghanistan into its military foothold in the region. U.S. military bases will be retained in the country also after the withdrawal of international forces in 2014. In the event of a war with Iran, the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Afghanistan, can be used to strike Iranian industrial and military facilities, while guerrilla units may be deployed or launched through the Iranian-Afghan border. Discussion The Wall Street Journal : Iran has allowed the Taliban to open an office in eastern Iran and discussed providing ...