Harakat Ansar Iran
| Harakat Ansar Iran | |
|---|---|
| Participant in Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency | |
|
Harakat Ansar Iran | |
| Active | 2012–2013 |
| Ideology |
Salafist jihadism anti-Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Leaders |
Mohammad Shafi † Abu Hafs al Baloochi |
| Area of operations | Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran |
| Originated as | Jundallah |
| Became | Ansar Al-Furqan |
| Allies | Jaish ul-Adl |
| Opponents |
 Iran |
Harakat Ansar Iran (Persian: حرکت انصار ایران; Movement of the Partisans of Iran)[1] was a Sunni militant organization active in 2012–2013 in the Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency and a designated terrorist organization by Iran. It was one of two militant groups, along with its ally Jaish ul-Adl, which split from Jundallah after the arrest of its leader in 2010.[1]
Harakat Ansar was initially led by Mohammad Shafi who was killed in Pakistan. After his death, Hesham Azizi a.k.a. Abu Hafs al Baloochi became the leader.[2] According to Mashregh News, the group received support from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Taliban.[3]
The group later dropped "Iran" from their name, calling themselves Harakat al-Ansar (Arabic: حرکة الانصار) which is in Arabic instead of former Persian name. The group merged with Hizbul-Furqan and formed Ansar Al-Furqan in late 2013.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Iran calls for return of abducted border guards held in Pakistan". The Telegraph. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ↑ "دستاوردهای یک عملیات؛ چرا عملیات علیه هسته مرکزی گروهک "انصار الفرقان" مهم بود؟" (in Persian). Mashregh News. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ↑ "نگرانی سلفی ها از مدل اهل سنت ایران؛ قطر در جنوب شرق ایران به دنبال چیست/ گروهک انصار ایران چگونه شکل گرفت؟" (in Persian). Mashregh News. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ↑ "Iran Sunni Baloch Insurgents: “Union With Hizbul-Furqan Strengthens Our Front Against Safavids”". EA WorldView. December 21, 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
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