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Iran: At least 9 killed in attack on courthouse

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The attack, blamed on the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl, took place at a court building in southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province.

Breakdown
  • The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan.
  • Attacks targeted police stations, infrastructure, and resulted in dozens of deaths. 4s
  • The BLA opposes government exploitation of Balochistan's natural resources and Chinese development projects. 1m 5s
  • Pakistan's government has launched military action in response to the attacks. 16s
  • Analysts warn militant attacks could lead to a crackdown on peaceful Baloch protests. 3m 29s
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