Iran Applauds P.K.K. Decision to Disarm: A New Era for Peace?
In a significant development regarding regional peace, the spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed Iran’s support for the decision made by the P.K.K. leader to abandon arms. This move is viewed as a crucial step towards reducing violence in the region.
Esma’eel Baqayi stated on Friday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is in favor of any initiative that leads to the end of terrorism and enhances security in neighboring Turkiye. He expressed hope that this process will yield positive outcomes for the entire region.
On Tuesday, Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdish militant group P.K.K., urged his followers to lay down their arms after decades of conflict with the Turkish government. In his message, Ocalan emphasized:
“Convene your congress and make a decision. All groups must lay their arms and the PKK must dissolve itself,”
Turkish media reported that Ocalan’s message was communicated in both Kurdish and Turkish by pro-Kurdish party politicians who visited him earlier that day. It is important to note that the P.K.K. is classified as a terrorist organization by Turkey, and Ocalan has been incarcerated since 1999.
- Iran’s Position: Welcomes the decision to abandon arms.
- Hope for Peace: Aims for enhanced security in Turkiye.
- Ocalan’s Call: Urges complete disarmament of the P.K.K.
- Political Context: Ocalan has been in prison for over two decades.
This recent development reflects a pivotal moment in the long-standing conflict and highlights the potential for peace and stability in the region.
