Media: Iran coordinates with PKK to strike Turkish military bases in Iraq

Iran, which had stopped its military support to Syria following the downfall of the Assad regime, is now increasing its support to the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) in an effort to reduce Türkiye's regional influence.

According to Yeni Şafak, Iran, unable to directly confront Türkiye due to its growing influence in the region, views the PKK as an ideal tool to undermine Turkish efforts, per Caliber.Az.

Iran’s intelligence services and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have reportedly taken actions to curtail Türkiye’s presence in Syria. Tehran considers Türkiye a key factor in the disruption of its plans against Israel. As a result, Iranian officials have been engaging with PKK-aligned groups in Syria.

According to Turkish intelligence sources, Iran has committed to providing substantial support to the PKK, with the aim of facilitating attacks on Turkish targets. This plan is said to involve PKK/PJAK terrorists operating along Iran’s borders, who would be tasked with retaliating against Türkiye through cross-border actions.

A secret alliance has emerged between Iran and the PKK, with Iran pledging support to the Syrian YPG (People’s Defense Units), an affiliate of the PKK. However, the YPG remains cautious about this collaboration due to the United States’ adversarial stance toward Iran. The alliance talks were allegedly held in Iraqi Kurdistan, specifically in Sulaymaniyah, a PKK stronghold, and were facilitated by the Talabani family, influential figures in the Kurdish region.

While Iran is withdrawing from its direct involvement in Syria, it has not limited its actions to diplomatic efforts. Iran is reportedly coordinating with its militias to launch attacks on Turkish military bases in Iraq as part of a broader strategy against Türkiye.

In response to these developments, Türkiye is taking the potential threat from Iran seriously and is implementing precautionary measures. Turkish officials are paying close attention to intelligence from foreign nations, which continue to issue warnings about Iran’s activities in the region.

By Tamilla Hasanova