The Taliban has claimed to stamp out opium production in the past, but that's easier said than done given the massive revenue it commands.
By decreasing sectarian tensions, a changing Taliban and post-revolution Iran, the two anti-American neighbours, have shown signs of goodwill to each other in recent years.
The Taliban is not desperate to get foreign funding going-- thanks to the unofficial revenue sources.
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