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Kurdish-Iranian Coalition Forms to Challenge Iran's Regime

2/23/2026

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On February 22, 2026, Kurdish-Iranian groups in Iraq formed the Coalition of Political Forces in Iran Kurdistan to overturn Iran's Islamic Republic.
It includes the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), and the Party of Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK).
They support ongoing anti-government protests in Iran amid economic hardship.
Iraqi Kurdistan's regional government said it would not permit actions against neighboring countries.

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Story summary

On February 22, 2026, Kurdish-Iranian groups in Iraq formed the Coalition of Political Forces in Iran Kurdistan to overturn Iran's Islamic Republic.
It includes the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), and the Party of Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK).
They support ongoing anti-government protests in Iran amid economic hardship.
Iraqi Kurdistan's regional government said it would not permit actions against neighboring countries.