A militant group linked to Jaish ul-Adl has claimed that six of its fighters were killed in eastern Balochistan following an alleged attack it attributed to elements it described as connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The group, identifying itself as the People’s Fighters Front, stated that the incident occurred on February 23, 2026, in a border region near Saravan, while its members were travelling through the area.
According to its statement, the six individuals killed were civilians and not armed militants. The group rejected allegations that fighters from organizations accused of operating in the region were present at the time of the incident.
The statement further accused Iranian authorities of advancing what it described as unfounded security narratives, alleging that intelligence agencies linked to Iran had recently increased contacts with armed factions in the wider Sistan and Balochistan region.
It claimed such contacts were intended to contain Baluch political and armed actors operating along border zones.
The group also issued a warning that individuals it accused of involvement in the incident would be held accountable, describing retaliation for the deaths of its members as both a political and ideological obligation.
The authenticity of the claims could not be independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not issued any public response regarding the statement.
Security analysts note that cross-border militant narratives in the region continue to complicate already fragile security dynamics. The interaction between local insurgent groups, state security agencies, and geopolitical competition remains a key factor influencing stability along the frontier.
Regional observers warn that unverified claims of violence risk escalating information warfare, which can further intensify mistrust among neighboring states and armed actors.
Authorities on both sides have historically maintained tight military monitoring of the border corridor, which is frequently cited in security reports as a sensitive transit zone for militant mobility.
