What is Jaish al-Adl, the Pakistan-based militant group targeted by Iran?
Fp Explainers • 1 year agoTehran carried out missile and drone strikes on two bases of the militant group Jaish al-Adl in Pakistan. Founded in 2012, the Sunni outfit is known for mostly targeting Iranian security personnel, raising tensions between the two countries
Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Baluchi militant bases in Pakistan
Fp Staff • 1 year agoThe reported attack follows Iranian strikes on Iraq and Syria less than a day earlier, as Tehran lashes out following a dual suicide bombing this month claimed by the Sunni militant group Islamic State that killed over 90 people.
Iran-Saudi Arabia ties: How China's energy needs led to reconciliation between Tehran and Riyadh courtesy Beijing
Maj Gen Jagatbir Singh • 2 years agoChina needs to balance its key energy suppliers and maintain its friendship with both Iran and Saudi Arabia
At least 20 Revolutionary Guard personnel killed in Iran bombing; Al-Qaeda linked group claims responsibility
• 6 years agoA suicide bombing targeting a bus carrying personnel of Iran's elite paramilitary Revolutionary Guard force killed at least 20 people and wounded 20 in the country's southeast
Six dead in Iran armed clash near police post along Pakistan border area of Mirjaveh
• 7 years agoThree "terrorists" and three members of the Iranian security forces were killed during night-time clashes along Iran's border with Pakistan, state news agency IRNA reported on Monday.
Pakistan summons Iran's envoy over army chief's provocative remarks
• 8 years agoThe porous Iran-Pakistan border has long been plagued by drug smugglers and Sunni militants, both of whom occasionally clash with Iranian security forces.
Iran warns Pakistan of attacking its terror havens if cross-border firing continues
Ians • 8 years agoIran on Monday warned Pakistan that it would hit terrorist safe havens inside that country if the government does not confront militants who carry out cross-border attacks.