US may need to liaise with Taliban on strikes against IS, says military chief

Marine General Frank McKenzie, head of US Central Command, has described the US relationship with the Taliban during the evacuation as 'very pragmatic and very businesslike', saying they helped secure the airport.

General Mark Milley speaks during a briefing in Washington. Picture: Susan Walsh/AP

A military chief has said that it is “possible” the US will have to coordinate with the Taliban on any counter-terrorism strikes in Afghanistan against so-called Islamic State.

Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the Taliban is a “ruthless” group and “whether or not they change remains to be seen”.