Jihad has started in Iran. It was declared by the Iranian Mujahideen in their English-language blog. An Islamic Jamaat, or Party, Harakat Ansar Iran announced the beginning of the armed resistance to Shiite regime of ayatollah in response to the persecution of Sunni Muslims.
The appeal of Iranian Mujahideen Emir Abu Yasir Muskootani to Muslims in Balochistan (a historical region encompassing present-day Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
"Oh brothers, wake up from your sleep and neglect and join the caravan of the Muwahhideen and Mujahideen and defend your dignity and your religion. And I advise you, my brothers, not to be tricked by this regime and their deception. This regime is not our and your friend, in fact this regime is your biggest enemy. Oh people I swear to you by Allah, wake up from this negligence and sleep and defend your beliefs, principles and dignity".
It is to be noted that in the years 2009-2010, in Iran, an Islamic organization Jundullah was active, which has conducted several successful operations against the Shia, but later its Emir was captured and executed.