A long war could let militants seize territory in remote province, analysts say A border watchtower in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran, is pictured in 2021. A deteriorated security situation in the southeastern province could negatively affect an already destabilized corner of Pakistan. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters) ISLAMABAD -- The war with the U.S. and Israel has emboldened Iranian militants who are weakening Tehran's control in a remote southeastern province, with insurgents seizing territory near the Pakistan border, some analysts say.