# Unrest grows in Iran's Balochistan border region

https://mins.news/en/item/111020

- DW, 2026-10-22 11:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-s-balochistan-border-region-sees-growing-unrest/a-79716399?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Attacks, assassinations and armed clashes have increased in Iran's southeastern province bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan. Observers say the Iran war could alter the strategic balance for militant groups. Economic deprivation, discrimination and political and religious grievances are contributing to tensions.

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