Did you know that over 2,797 people were reportedly killed in Iran’s recent brutal crackdown on nationwide protests? This staggering human cost has now sparked a dramatic escalation, as an Iranian Kurdish separatist group, the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), claims to have launched armed operations *inside* Iran to defend demonstrators against the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. Jwansher Rafati, a PAK representative, revealed that their National Army of Kurdistan retaliated directly when security forces targeted protesters. This development places Iraq in a precarious position, as Iran, wielding significant influence, has previously struck Kurdish group sites in Iraq, though not since the current protests began. Intriguingly, the PAK, a decade ago, received training from the U.S. military while fighting the Islamic State, even finding itself allied with Iran-backed Iraqi militias at the time. Despite an agreement in 2023 for Iraq to disarm and relocate these Kurdish groups, they have remained active, with PAK now funding its operations from supporters in Iran and the diaspora. Iranian state media, meanwhile, has labeled protesters as “terrorists,” alleging foreign support without evidence. This dramatic turn of events highlights the volatile intersection of internal dissent, regional separatism, and international political pressures. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more in-depth reporting on global conflicts and their complex histories.
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