Afghanistan, Nov. 13 -- France 24 has traced the presence of Afghan Fatemiyoun fighters in southeastern Iran, reporting their deployment in Sistan and Baluchestan province near the borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In an investigative report published on Thursday, November 12, France 24 said it tracked the fighters from Syria to Iran using online martyrdom announcements, social media footage and geographical analysis. The investigation found evidence suggesting that members of the Iran-backed militia have been incorporated into the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and deployed at military facilities and border areas.
According to the report, an important clue emerged in March 2026, during the military campaign by the United S...