Iran attacks Kurdish opposition and executes activist on the same day

Iran attack on Kurdish opposition in Koya-Kurdistan Region

Iran attack on Kurdish opposition in Koya-Kurdistan Region Source: HDK

At least 15 people have been killed in Koya in Kurdistan Region due to Iranian rocket attack on the headquarters of two Kurdish political parties opposition to Iranian regime. At least 50 others are injured as a result of Saturdayşs attack in the town of Koya, including children. In this interview with Kurdistan Democratic Party (HDK) foreign relation's representative in Australia Salah Pourassad, we ask him about the details of the attack by the IRI, and what his party is seeking from the International community. Iranian state media and military are yet to comment.


Moments of the rocket launch by Islamic Republic of Iran targeting Kurdish opposition base in Koya, captured on video:

An adjacent refugee camp was also hit by rockets.

Earlier on Saturday Iran executed Kurdish political prisoners Ramin Hossein-Penahi, and Zaniyar and Loqman Moradi:


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