A ground force base of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported on Friday, September 6, the killing of six members of the Party of Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) in the border areas of western Iran. According to Tasnim, the Hamzeh base of the IRGC stated that members of a PJAK team were attacked by its forces in the Marivan region. The report also mentioned that several PJAK forces were injured in the clash. The IRGC's statement noted that 'weapons, ammunition, and communication equipment of this team' were seized and stated that the members of this team were responsible for the attack on July 9 against the IRGC base named 'Dari' located in the Marivan region. The Hamzeh base's statement did not mention any casualties among the IRGC forces in this clash. The Party of Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) is a group close to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) of Turkey, operating in the border areas between Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. Meanwhile, the Intelligence Department of Kermanshah Province also reported on Friday the 'destruction of two terrorist teams' in less than a month in this province. The statement did not mention the names and identities of these two teams and only referred to them as 'affiliated with hostile countries.' The statement published by Mehr News Agency mentioned that '12 individuals involved in this terrorist act were identified and arrested on August 15.' This statement refers to the 'assassination of Captain Hassan Maleki, the traffic police commander of Ravansar County,' which occurred on the evening of August 14. The provinces of West Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, and Kermanshah have witnessed clashes between Iranian security forces and armed opposition groups, including the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan and members of the PJAK in recent years. The Islamic Republic of Iran accuses these Kurdish armed groups of 'separatism,' 'terrorism,' and 'connections with foreigners.' On the other hand, these groups accuse the Islamic Republic of violating the rights of Kurds in Iran and claim that their goal is to pursue the rights of Kurds.
IRGC: Six PJAK Members Killed in Clashes in Marivan Region
Six members of the PJAK were killed in clashes with IRGC forces in the Marivan region of western Iran, with additional reports of injuries among PJAK members. The IRGC claims these individuals were involved in a previous attack on their base. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iranian security forces and Kurdish opposition groups.
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📰 What Happened
IRGC killed six PJAK members in Marivan clashes linked to previous attacks.
- IRGC attack PJAK members
- IRGC seize weapons, ammunition, and communication equipment
- Intelligence Department of Kermanshah Province arrest 12 individuals
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The IRGC's military actions against PJAK reflect ongoing regional instability.
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