On the other hand, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has enough peshmerga on the frontlines, but there were shortages in sufficient weapons, so they don’t need our peshmerga. The important thing for us is that each part of Kurdistan has its own characteristics and the Kurdish parties should respect that. We do not get involved in the problems of any other part of Kurdistan unless the president, parliament or government ask us to do so.
Then, we will send our peshmerga forces. For us, this is the right way to operate. Even in Syria and Kobani, it is not the duty of the KDPI to send forces, as it will lead to anarchy that will obstruct the resolution of the Kurdish issue. Therefore, each part of Kurdistan should follow its own characteristics.
Al-Monitor: The PKK sent its forces directly without an official agreement from Iraqi Kurdistan.
Azizi: It is better for the PKK to relocate its forces to northern Kurdistan [Turkey], because it is a northern Kurdish party. I hope that it will not meddle in the affairs of other Kurdish areas, as it is not in the best interest of the Kurds. Each part of Kurdistan has its own legal forces and peshmerga, and it is important not to create regional sensitivities here and there. If the PKK is indeed loyal to the other Kurdish parts, it should assist and support their parties without discrimination and without getting involved in the parties’ problems.
Al-Monitor: How have the negotiations between Iran and the West affected the internal situation in Iran?
Azizi: It is normal for Western countries to establish relations with Iran to change Iran’s attitudes and reduce the danger it poses to the region. In this context, the solution of Iran’s nuclear issue will benefit the international community and Iran will benefit from it, too. Iran’s benefits are the release of some of the Iranian money and acceptance of Iran into the international community. But according to the nature of Tehran’s policy, ups and downs are common. Rouhani tried to change the international community’s vision toward him, but the question remains: Will Ayatollah Khamenei accept the entire package proposed by the international community?
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