Iran conducts military operation inside Pakistani territory, kills terror group Jaish al-Adl commander
Iranian military forces have reportedly claimed to have killed a prominent commander of the Jaish al-Adl militant group, Ismail Shahbakhsh, along with some of his associates, within the territory of Pakistan, as per Iran International English, referencing Iran’s state-run media.
The development comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Pakistan, marked by reciprocal airstrikes conducted by both nations.
Jaish al-Adl, established in 2012, is recognised as a “terrorist” entity by Iran. Operating predominantly in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, it is a Sunni extremist organisation, as reported by Al Arabiya News.
The group has a history of launching attacks on Iranian security forces, including a recent assault on a police station in Sistan-Balochistan in December, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 police personnel.