Turkish and Iranian joint operations against the Kurds

2010_04_12__17_04_43_news_thumb3KURDISTAN, — The unilateral ceasefire declare by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) will be ended on Sunday 31st. Thus the Turkish and Iranian armies are planning join military operation against the Kurdish national resistance movement.

Thousands of Turkish soldiers crossed over into the Iranian territory and Turkish and Iranian armies are preparing a joint military operation against the PKK and PJAK (Free Life Party of Kurdistan).

Just two days before the end of the unilateral ceasefire extended on 30 September until 31 October, thousands of Turkish soldiers were deployed in Zive village of Urmiye in Eastern Kurdistan. While the Turkish army is inspecting the area with Herons the Iranian army is preparing not only its soldiers but also the “village guards” for an extended operation.

Local sources reported that Turkish and Iranian officials had a secret meeting in Urmiye two days ago and the military intelligence services are collecting information in the region.