Iran's Balochistan border region sees growing unrest
Violence is on the rise in Iran's border region with Afghanistan and Pakistan.
DW reports: Violence is on the rise in Iran's border region with Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Iran war could shift the strategic balance for militant groups operating in the area.
This world story centres on Iran. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iran's Balochistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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- Iran · Middle East
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- Iran's Balochistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan
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