Baloch militants escalate attacks during US-Iran talks

Multiple Baloch separatist groups and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have escalated attacks inside Pakistan, coinciding with the country hosting sensitive peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. The TTP has claimed 83 attacks in the last seven days, averaging double-digit daily operations, while the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) targeted military convoys and posts over a three-day period. A gold and coal mining site in Chagai, Balochistan, was also attacked, highlighting the breadth of the militant campaign. The surge in violence underscores the security challenges facing Islamabad as it attempts to facilitate high-stakes diplomacy.