Iran's Afghan friends likely to avoid anti-US action

Tehran has deep, long-standing ties with various Afghan groups, but cannot expect much support from any

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  • Damage limitation
  • Iran's client base
  • Non-committal friends
  • Intractable Taliban
  • Afghan peace process
  • Emerging Shia militia

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