Jaish al-Adl (JAA), a Sunni militant organisation that has until now operated primarily within a secessionist framework in Iran’s long-marginalised Sistan-Baluchistan province, has recently adjusted its operational scope and political messaging.
The group’s rebranding occurs against the backdrop of nationwide protests, which it appears to be opportunistically leveraging to broaden its visibility and reach. Alongside an expansion in geographic operations, the insurgent group’s rhetoric is increasingly framed in national terms, suggesting an effort to extend its influence and recruitment appeal beyond its traditional regional base.
In December 2025, JAA announced its rebranding into a broader umbrella structure under the name JMM (People’s Fighters Front), bringing together several armed entities—including the PADA Baluch Movement, Harakat-e Nasr Baluchistan, the Mohammad Rasulullah military group, and other self-organised Baluch fighters—around a shared confrontation with Iranian authorities.
This move is consistent with earlier organisational adaptations, most notably Jundallah’s transition into JAA in 2012, when a shift in nomenclature and messaging emphasised themes of justice and collective grievance.
