# Iranian Kurdish party PJAK says not a proxy force 2026-08-07T19:57:33+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), an armed militant group and political party based in Iran's Kurdish region, has denied being a proxy for any power. In an email interview with The Hindu, spokesperson Rivar Abdanan said PJAK would enter the Israel-U.S. war on Iran only if the existence of the Kurdish people comes under threat. He blamed the conflict on the Islamic Republic's repressive domestic policies and expansionist ambitions. PJAK, which is aligned with Turkiye's PKK, seeks greater autonomy for Eastern Kurdistan. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: autonomy, Iran, Kurdish, PJAK, proxy force, US-Israel war Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iranian-kurdish-party-pjak-says-not-a-proxy-force/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iranian-kurdish-party-pjak-says-not-a-proxy-force/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.