Around 400 fighters associated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), declared by the state as Fitna al-Khawarij, have allegedly been dispatched from Afghanistan to Iran’s Sistan and Balochistan province, according to local and security sources.
The terrorists are believed to be joining forces with the insurgent group Jaish al-Adl, which is active in Iran’s eastern regions and has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks against Iranian forces in recent years. Reports suggest a recent uptick in the group’s operational activity.
Sources further claim that groups like Jaish al-Adl, the Khawarij, and the Indian-backed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), also known as Fitna-e-Hindustan, may be receiving support from Zionist and Hindu elements, an allegation that, if verified, could have far-reaching implications for regional stability.
While Iranian authorities have yet to issue an official statement, heightened security deployments and unusual military movements have been observed in Sistan and Balochistan, suggesting preparations for a potential counter-operation.
Analysts note that the apparent coordination among anti-Iran terror outfits reflects evolving geopolitical dynamics in the region, potentially posing new challenges for Iran’s border security and foreign policy strategy.
