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Jish al-Adl Attack and Iranian Retaliation
Jish al-Adl, a Sunni Baloch insurgent group, claimed responsibility for an attack on Iranian security forces, leading to retaliatory airstrikes and further escalating tensions.
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Jish Al-AdlIranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (Irgc)Islamic Republic Of IranPakistan Military
Hamid MazandaraniSalahuddin FarouqiAbdulmalik RigiAli Khamenei
- What is the history and background of Jish al-Adl?
- Jish al-Adl is a Sunni Baloch insurgent group that operates in the border region between Iran and Pakistan. They claim to be fighting for the rights of the Sunni Baloch people in Iran. The group has conducted numerous attacks against Iranian security forces.
- What is Jish al-Adl and what are their stated goals?
- Jish al-Adl, a Sunni Baloch insurgent group, claimed responsibility for the October 26th attack on Iranian security forces in which 10 personnel were killed. They also reported that a joint Pakistani-Iranian airstrike killed 12 of their members.
- What other significant events happened around the time of the October attack?
- Following the October 26th attack, a separate incident occurred resulting in the death of IRGC commander Hamid Mazandarani during a military exercise. The cause of the incident is reported to have been a helicopter crash.
- What actions were taken by Iranian forces in response to the October 26th attack?
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have killed four terrorists and captured four others in a drone strike in response to the October 26th attack. They also linked the attack to Israel, citing coordination with enemies of Iran.
- What are the larger geopolitical implications of the conflict involving Jish al-Adl?
- Tensions between Iran and Jish al-Adl have escalated in recent months. A cross-border attack by Pakistan in December 2022 further complicated the situation. Iran blames Jish al-Adl for numerous attacks and alleges support from outside forces.