AppleScript for import from Mail

Is there an AppleScript that will move mail photo attachments to iPhoto? I will be receiving a lot of emails with photos in the next few weeks. I can use the slideshow in mail to move to iPhoto but would like something faster.

Curt
When you receive an email with photos, you will see two buttons just below the email headers. One is Slideshow, the other is Save. Click and hold on the save button and you'll get the 'Add to iPhoto' option.
Regards
TD

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