Iran–PJAK conflict
The Iran–PJAK conflict, or Iran-Kurdistan Free Life Party conflict is an armed conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the ethnic secessionist Kurdish guerrilla group Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), which began in 2004. The group had been carrying out attacks in the Kurdistan Province of Iran and other Kurdish-inhabited areas, and is closely affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party operating against Turkey. Following large clashes in summer 2011, a cease-fire was declared between the parties, with Iran claiming victory and PJAK ending all armed operations as of 29 September 2011. Since then, several violent incidents have occurred, including the Baneh clash in December 2011 and another clash in April 2012. In 2013, confrontations renewed, including clashes in May 2013, Augu
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Iran–PJAK conflict
The Iran–PJAK conflict, or Iran-Kurdistan Free Life Party conflict is an armed conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the ethnic secessionist Kurdish guerrilla group Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), which began in 2004. The group had been carrying out attacks in the Kurdistan Province of Iran and other Kurdish-inhabited areas, and is closely affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party operating against Turkey. Following large clashes in summer 2011, a cease-fire was declared between the parties, with Iran claiming victory and PJAK ending all armed operations as of 29 September 2011. Since then, several violent incidents have occurred, including the Baneh clash in December 2011 and another clash in April 2012. In 2013, confrontations renewed, including clashes in May 2013, Augu
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The Iran–PJAK conflict, or Ira ...... ons in Iraq, Turkey and Syria.
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1 Helicopter shot down (2004-14, seebelow)
539 KIA (536 Revolutionary Guard, 3 Police Officers)
64 KIA Iran's statement
Iranian Claim
PJAK Claim
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Kurdistan Free Life Party(PJAK)
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2004-04-01
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* Cease fire established in Se ...... thdrew from Iranian territory.
* PJAK redeploy their positions across the Iran-Iraq border.
* Sporadic clashes take place in 2013-2015
strength
15,000 (according to PJAK)
2,000-3,000 fighters (according to PJAK).
5,000 deployed
600-1,000 fighters
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North West of Iran - the epicenter of PJAK insurrection.
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