Brief: Iranian Branch of PKK Faces Uncertain Future Amid Regime Crackdown (Jacob Zenn – The Jamestown Foundation)

The Islamic Republic of Iran is cracking down on the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) in the aftermath of its war with Israel. The PJAK appears to be reaching out to potential allies in the West, and has likewise tried to build a united front against the regime with other minorities in the country. Türkiye would have the easiest time supporting the PJAK if it so chose, but is ideologically opposed to the group and considers meaningful instability in Iran a potential threat to its own national security.

Brief: Iranian Branch of PKK Faces Uncertain Future Amid Regime Crackdown – Jamestown