PJAK: We Are Fighting for a Democratic Iran, Not for the Wars of Foreign Powers
In a report published on the website of the Indian newspaper The Hindu (
@the_hindu), Paiman Viyan, co-chair of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), stated in clear and critical terms that the group will not take part in “proxy wars of global powers.” According to her, their main goal is to achieve a democratic and decentralized Iran.
The report, written by journalist Stanly Johny (
@johnstanly) and published in The Hindu, one of the well-known media outlets in India, discusses recent regional developments and speculation about whether Iranian Kurdish armed groups might become involved in conflicts related to Iran.
In the interview, Viyan rejected reports claiming that PJAK receives military or intelligence support from the United States or Israel.
She said:
“No one has helped us. We have been struggling for years with our own strength and determination, and we do not act according to the wishes of other powers.”
The PJAK co-Chair also stressed that the party does not seek separation from Iran, but instead wants to build a democratic political system in the country.
“We want a democratic republic in Iran that guarantees the rights of all people. Iran is the home of all of us, not just one particular group.”
She also emphasized the deep social and cultural connections between Kurds in cities such as Sanandaj and Urmia and other people across Iran, including in Tabriz, Tehran, Baluchistan, and other regions.
A Defensive Strategy and the Role of Women
In the interview, Viyan explained that PJAK’s strategy is not based on war, but on self-defense.
She also referred to the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement and said that women are the driving force of social and political change in Iran. According to her, the path toward democracy in the country is closely connected to these grassroots movements.
Warning About the Future of the Government
PJAK also warned that the ongoing wave of executions and repression in Iran could deepen the country’s political crisis.
Viyan stressed that any government that fails to respond to the demands of its people will eventually face growing social and political pressure—pressure that can challenge the foundations of power and open the door to major political change.
According to the party, ignoring public demands may lead to serious internal challenges and instability in the country.
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