Gates is to meet with Karzai and U.S . Commander Gen. McChrystal . Gates said the Tehran government `` will help the Taliban , whether they are providing money '' or `` some low level of support . '' Coalition forces are battling Taliban fighters around the city of Marjah in Helmand province . Gates arrived on same day as Iranian President , Ahmadinejad was due . But Iranian officials said Ahmadinejad 's visit had been postponed until mid - September .
Gates is to meet with Karzai and U.S . Commander Gen. McChrystal . Coalition forces are battling Taliban fighters around the city of Marjah in Helmand province . Gates arrived on same day as Iranian President , Ahmadinejad was due . But Iranian officials said Ahmadinejad 's visit had been postponed until mid - September .