A group calling itself the “Zagros Freedom Forces” ( نیروهای آزادی زاگرس – هازەیل ئازادیی زاگرۆس) has officially announced its existence through a statement published in Persian. In the statement, the group introduced itself as a defensive and popular organization, stating that its main goal is to protect the security of the people of the Zagros region and to stand against government repression.
Key Points of the Statement:
Legitimate Defense:
The group emphasized what it described as the right to “legitimate defense” against organized violence. It presented itself as a force beyond specific ideologies and said it represents all residents of the Zagros region, including Kurds, Lors, and Bakhtiari people.
Call for Recruitment:
The statement invited young people, both women and men, to join its ranks in order to help build what it called “a new destiny for Iran.”
Response to Political Developments:
Referring to recent reports about changes in the power structure and the country’s critical situation, the group described the current moment as a new chapter in popular resistance.