Report: PKK Expanding Presence in Iran, Building “New Qandil” Base in South Azerbaijan

A report in Türkiye’s Türkiye Gazette claims that the PKK’s Iranian affiliate, PJAK, is expanding its presence in northwestern Iran and establishing a new operational base similar to the organization’s long-standing headquarters in Iraq’s Qandil Mountains. Security sources cited in the report say more than 2,000 militants have reportedly crossed from Iraq into Iran, raising … Continue reading Report: PKK Expanding Presence in Iran, Building “New Qandil” Base in South Azerbaijan