Jaish Al-Adl Militant Group Commander Ismail Shahbakhsh Dies: Episodes Of Heinous Attacks

Militant group

Formed in 2012, Jaish al-Adl, designated as a ‘terrorist’ organization by Iran, is a Sunni terrorist group that operates in Irans southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan has been responsible for a number of attacks in recent years. The group is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and other countries too.

Iran kills Ismail Shahbakhsh, the commander

According to the reports, Iran’s military forces have killed the group commander Ismail Shahbakhsh and some of his companions in the Pakistan.

Ties with other groups

The groups stated goals include the overthrow of the government of Pakistan and the establishment of an Islamic state. Jaish-al-Adl is also believed to have ties to al-Qaeda and other extremist groups.

Responsible of numerous attacks

The group has been responsible for numerous attacks in Iran, targeting Iranian security forces, government officials, and Shia civilians.

15 December 2023

Jaish al-Adl claimed responsibility for an attack on a police station in Rask, Sistan and Baluchistan Province, claiming life of 11 police officers.

17 January 2024

The group claimed responsibility for the assassination of three IRGC officials, including Colonel Hossein-Ali Javdanfar, who was the commander of the IRGC for Sistan-Baluchistan Corps of Quds Force.

13 February 2019

Jaish al-Adl detonated a suicide car-bomb against a bus carrying Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel, claiming 27 lives and injuring 18.

15 December 2010

Jundallah, as the group was then known, detonated a suicide bomb in a mosque in Chabahar, killing 40 civilians and wounding nearly 100.

Responsible for several deaths

It is important to note that Jaish al-Adls attacks have resulted in the deaths of both civilians and security personnel. The groups stated goals include achieving greater autonomy for Balochistan and opposing the Iranian government.