Country Report on Terrorism 2024 - Chapter 4 -Jaysh al-Adl

Jaysh al-Adl

Aka:  People’s Resistance Movement of Iran (PMRI); Jonbesh-i Moqavemat-i-Mardom-i Iran; Popular Resistance Movement of Iran; Soldiers of God; Fedayeen-e-Islam; Former Jundallah of Iran; Jundallah; Jundullah; Jondullah; Jundollah; Jondollah; Jondallah; Army of God (God’s Army); Baloch Peoples Resistance Movement (BPRM); Jeysh al-Adl; Army of Justice; Jaish ul-Adl; Jaish al-Adl; Jaish Aladl; Jeish al-Adl.

Description:  Jaysh al-Adl was designated as an FTO on November 4, 2010, under the name Jundallah.  Since its inception in 2003, Jaysh al-Adl has engaged in numerous attacks, killing and maiming scores of Iranian civilians and government officials.  The group seeks to secure recognition of the Baloch people’s cultural, economic, and political rights from the Government of Iran and to raise awareness of their plight.  The group adopted the name Jaysh al-Adlin in 2012 and has since claimed responsibility for attacks under that name.

Activities:  In April 2024, Jaysh al-Adl claimed responsibility for a gunfight in Sistan and Balochistan Province that killed 10 Iranian security officers and injured 44 people.  In October, Jaysh al-Adl claimed responsibility for two attacks in Sistan and Balochistan Province that killed six Iranian law enforcement personnel.

Strength:  Jaysh al-Adl was estimated to have between a few hundred and 2,000 members.

Location/Area of Operation:  Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

Funding and External Aid:  Jaysh al-Adl’s sources of support are unknown.

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