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Violence and Rebellion in Iranian Balochistan (1644 words) |
 | Iranian Baloch often identify with the larger Baloch community that resides in Pakistan and Afghanistan in what is referred to as "Greater Balochistan" because tribal and family lines traverse all three countries. |
| It is unclear whether a group operating under the name Jundallah in Pakistani Balochistan is affiliated with its Iranian counterpart, although Tehran and Islamabad claim that Baloch militants on both sides of the border cooperate in the area of arms and narcotics trafficking and financing (The News International, January 8; Asia Times, June 8). |
| Given the lawless and porous border region dividing Iranian and Pakistani Balochistan, it is difficult to determine whether this cross-border activity is linked to Jundallah's campaign or everyday crime typical in the region. |
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| Western Balochistan was conquered by Iran in the 19th century, and its boundary was fixed in 1872. |
| Balochistan Plateau East of the Sulaiman and Kirthar ranges lies the Balochistan Plateau with an average altitude of 2,000 ft.(610 m). |
| Balochistan Senior Minister Maulana Abdul Wasey strongly condemned the terrorist act and said that they would summon a provincial cabinet meeting soon to discuss the law and order situation, with particular reference to the attack on the chief ministers motorcade and the killing of six people in Khuzdar. |
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