Topic: Jundullah
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Missing ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson in hostage video: 'Help me' (Video)
The video message released on the Levinson family's website publicly transformed the mysterious disappearance into an international hostage standoff. Despite a lengthy investigation, however, the US government has no evidence of who is holding the 63-year-old father of seven.
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US and Iran could become strategic allies – with India's help
Tighter sanctions and military threats haven't swayed Iran over its nuclear program. What the West really needs is genuine rapprochement – the kind that India is especially suited to facilitate.
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Iran, still haunted by Jundallah attacks, blames West
Iran has repeatedly declared victory over Jundallah, the Sunni and Baluch group that claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed at least 39 Shiite worshipers today.
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Terrorism & Security
Suicide bombing outside Iran mosque kills dozens
The attack in southeastern Iran came as Shiites commemorated Ashura, one of the most important holidays of the year for Shiites. At least 38 were killed and more than 50 were wounded.
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Iran marks anniversary of US Embassy takeover with angry words
Anti-US students chanted 'death to America' and predicted the fall of the 'great Satan' to mark the seizure 31 years ago of the US Embassy. Iran and Western powers are slated to resume nuclear talks later this month.
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Terrorism & Security
Iran blames 'terrorist attack' on Kurdish separatists
A bombing in Iran Wednesday at a military parade left at least 10 people dead. Iranian officials have accused Kurdish separatists, who it says are backed by the US, for carrying out the 'terrorist attack.'
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Terrorism & Security
Tehran blames US, UK for deadly Iran mosque bombing
Sunni militant group Jundallah claimed responsibility for the Iran mosque bombing that killed at least 27 people Thursday. Tehran blames the US and UK for a hand in the deadly suicide attacks.
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Iranian scientist defects: US covert ops hurt Iran nuclear program
The defection of Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri to the US shows that a long-running CIA covert program against the Iran nuclear program is working.
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Iran President Ahmadinejad attacks US during Afghanistan visit
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the US of playing a 'double game' during his Afghanistan visit, echoing an accusation lobbed at Tehran by US Defense Secretary Robert Gates earlier this week.
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Terrorism & Security
Iran rebel group Jundallah announces new leader
Iran rebel group Jundallah – a Sunni organization that Shiite-dominated Iran says is backed by the US – announced its choice of a new leader after the other commander was captured last week.
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Iran arrests top Sunni militant Abdolmalek Rigi
Iran said it arrested top Sunni militant Abdolmalek Rigi, who claimed responsibility for a number of terrorist attacks inside Iran. Tehran claims Mr. Rigi received US support.
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Terrorism & Security
Pakistan releases 11 Iranian guards after cross-border incursion
Iran said the guards were just chasing drug dealers when they crossed into Pakistani soil Monday. But some in Pakistan suspect it has to do with last week's deadly suicide bombing in Iran.
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Terrorism & Security
Iran steps up blame of US, Britain, and Pakistan for bombings
Iran says all three countries have links to a Sunni group blamed for Sunday's suicide blast that killed at least five senior members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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Terrorism & Security
Iran blames the West for Revolutionary Guard bombings
A Sunni insurgent group, Jundallah, claimed responsibility for Sunday's attacks that killed six of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards and more than 20 others.
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Terrorism & Security
Iran executes 13 Sunni rebels
The condemned were members of Jundallah, which claims to fight for the rights of Sunnis in majority-Shiite Iran. The government has accused the group of ties to Pakistan and the US.
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Terrorism & Security
Motorbike suicide bombing hits Pakistan as al Qaeda raises profile in tribal belt.
Intelligence reports find that al Qaeda may be using the region to launch more sophisticated terror attacks.
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