As the danger of war grows in the Middle East, Israel carried out attacks on 13 June targeting military and nuclear sites in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, Kermanshah, Tabriz, Qom, Lorestan, and Hamadan. The killing of high-ranking Iranian commanders and scientists in these strikes has also shaken the internal balance of the Iranian regime. In the wake of these developments, the Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan (PJAK) issued a noteworthy statement.

In its written declaration, PJAK called on all peoples of Iran to embrace self-governance and democratic organization. Emphasizing that an alternative to war and dictatorship is possible, the organization stated, “Freedom will come to Iran through the democratic struggle of the people and the revolution of 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadî' (Woman, Life, Freedom).”

The collapse of the regime will create great chaos in the region and the world

Peyman Viyan, co-chair of the PJAK, pointed out in an interview with Yeni Özgür Politika newspaper that the collapse of the Iranian regime would bring great chaos both in the region and in the world. She said: "What happened in Iraq, Libya, and Syria is now unfolding in a different way in Iran. This matter depends somewhat on the Iranian regime itself. If the regime resists further, the attacks will intensify. Iran’s external branches have been severed, and now its internal branches are being struck one by one. Many commanders and officials have been killed. The paradigm of the Islamic Republic is already full of contradictions. The mentality of 'Farsism' (Fars + Shia) is the greatest contradiction. On the other hand, profiteering groups within the regime block rational forces and shape politics according to their own interests. The economic crisis is putting great pressure on both the people and the state. In addition, a severe drought is prevailing. Only the northern regions and the Zagros Mountains still have water. There are fears of large waves of migration from Isfahan, Shiraz, and Kerman. These factors, combined with the recent attacks, will have a major impact on the population. The collapse of the Iranian regime would bring great chaos to both the region and the world. Therefore, this issue is being handled very cautiously. On the other hand, the situation of opposition forces, especially the Kurdish forces, is different and should be addressed in a special way."

Kurds are the most organized society in Iran

Peyman Viyan added that the Kurdish people are the most organized segment in Iran. She said: "The Kurds in Iran are demanding their fundamental rights. They are not 'separatists' as the regime claims. Currently, the most organized and careful people in Iran are the Kurds. Some forces tried to use the 'Jin, Jiyan, Azadî' resistance for their own interests. However, during this process, we acted very cautiously and displayed our clear stance. This has shown how the Kurds have become the driving force behind social and political changes. More than 20 years ago, President Öcalan said, ‘The Free Kurd is the new identity of the Middle East.’

The regime must understand well that the Kurds are demanding their fundamental rights. With their libertarian paradigm, the Kurds are thinking in broader terms and are demanding their fundamental rights. We will fight for our rights no matter the conditions. The Kurds are in favor of a shared administration that can be discussed and formulated, not of conflict. At the same time, the Kurds maintain self-defense and possess political and organizational power. We will not give up our Kurdish identity and our rights. As President Öcalan said, ‘Kurdishness is now a guaranteed reality.’ We are following the path of truth, and our Kurdishness is our truth."

The Turkish state should first solve its own problems

Viyan responded to Turkey’s call for PJAK to lay down its arms, stating that such an imposition is unacceptable. Viyan said: "The Turkish state must recognize the value of President Öcalan’s call. The Turkish state continues to act according to its old mentality. It must acknowledge the will and power of the Kurds. We have reached this stage. PJAK is a party fighting for the rights of Kurds in Iran. Why does the Turkish state want to target PJAK? In many countries, people have been influenced by President Öcalan’s paradigm and are discussing it. Is the Turkish state going to intervene in all of these?

Will it intervene against everyone who will struggle according to this paradigm in Tehran, Africa, or America? These methods are wrong. PJAK is fighting according to President Öcalan’s philosophy and paradigm; its work is based on its own structure and the Kurds in Eastern (Rojhilat) Kurdistan. We have stated this clearly, and we say it once again: we will continue our struggle and do everything we can. For more than a year, we have been reviewing many of our positions, discussing them, and making decisions. We have the strength and potential to adapt to any condition and situation. The Turkish state should first solve its own problems."

Sentencing women to death is a crime against humanity

Viyan also drew attention to the situation of PJAK-affiliated women Warisha Moradi, Pakshan Azizi, and Sharifa Mohammadi, who are under the threat of execution in Iran. He emphasized that the death sentences handed down to the three women are entirely unlawful and issued a call to the international community: "Pakshan is a journalist, Sharifa is a leftist militant, and Warisha is an honorable resister. These sentences are the result of policies of revenge against the women who represent the philosophy of ‘Jin, Jiyan, Azadî’. The campaign ‘No to execution, yes to a free life’ is growing and will continue until these sentences are overturned."

Executions have become a weapon of defense for the Iranian system

Viyan said that the Iranian state uses executions as a method to suppress public anger, adding that in 2024 alone, 31 women were executed and hundreds of political prisoners are facing the same threat.