Yes, but the most important islamic regimes *do* want the Taliban removed because their actions are demonising Islam. Even Iran, (no friend of the US) had this to say:
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Full story: Tehran Times
Iran on Tuesday night felicitated Afghans on their victory against the hardline Taleban, hailing it "owed to the great movement of the alien-fighting people and the resistance of military commanders, including martyr Ahmad Shah Masood" who was assassinated in September.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran...hopes the victory will serve to put an end to armed disputes in Afghanistan and pave the way for the formation of the future Afghan government which is based on the people's demands, participated by all ethnic groups and supervised by the United Nations," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran hopes that the United Front forces will exert their best efforts for the establishment of peace and stability, respect of the citizens' rights, practice of the Islamic leniency, announcement of a general amnesty and observation of all international laws before the transitional Afghan government is formed," it added.
[ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: Skunk ]