Iran: Dual Attacks in Sistan-Balochistan

Two blasts in Sistan-Balochistan province killed several prominent members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as dozens of others Oct. 18, and Iran has accused Western powers of aiding the rebel group that has claimed responsibility. While there is currently no evidence of outside involvement in the attacks, a number of parties may view the rebel group as a useful proxy against Tehran, and the attacks have the potential to hamper U.S.-Iranian negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program.