Iran Urges UN To Condemn Jaish Al-Adl Attack In Baluchestan

Iran International Newsroom
Smoke rises in Iran's Baluchestan as Sunni militants attack government posts. April 3, 2024
Smoke rises in Iran's Baluchestan as Sunni militants attack government posts. April 3, 2024

In a letter addressed to the UN Security Council, Iran's representative to the world body has called for a “strong condemnation” of the recent attack by a militant group on its security forces.

Jaish al-Adl armed militants attacked several police and military posts in two cities in Sistan-Baluchestan province, commencing on Thursday night and extending until Friday afternoon. The skirmish resulted in the loss of at least 16 government troops.

Jaish al-Adl, labeled as a "terrorist" organization by Iran, Pakistan, and the United States, has been involved in numerous extensive operations in Iran's southeastern region. The group officially claimed responsibility for the recent attack in a statement.

“Given the repeated violent and terrorist acts of the Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, which is sponsored by certain foreign countries, against innocent Iranian civilians and officials, the Islamic Republic of Iran asks the Security Council to strongly condemn these heinous terrorist acts and take appropriate measures in line with its commitments concerning fight against all forms and manifestations of terror, as shown by the Security Council in the press release dated December 16, 2023 (SC/15534),” Amir Saeid Iravani added.

Despite the severity of the incident, international reactions have been limited. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the attack in Chabahar and Rask, expressing condolences to the victims' families.

The letter explicitly mentioned that Jaish al-Adl enjoys support from some foreign countries, although no specific nation was identified.

The recent escalation comes in the wake of heightened tensions in mid-January, triggered by a missile strike from the Revolutionary Guards on Jaish al-Adl positions within Pakistani territory. The incident strained relations between Iran and Pakistan, leading to retaliatory actions from Islamabad within Iranian borders. However, both countries have since declared a resolution to the tensions.