Iranian and Middle Eastern expert Ali Riza Erdebili, the director of the Iranian “Teribon” news site, said that some Kurdish deputies of the Iranian Parliament speak as though as if they were PKK representatives. Ali Riza Erdebili, Middle East Specialist after discussion with Anatolia News Agency correspondent, pointed out the importance of the Turkish Armed Forces, Olive Branch Operation and Iranian operation, who made their move against terrorist organization in Afrin, among them PKK / KCK / PYD-YPG and DAESH. “Turkey have been waiting for months, perhaps even years, to get rid of threats to the safety of the country. United States’ promised to free the regions of militants that they call ‘Syrian Democratic Forces’ , but it did not happen. Therefore, to ensure security of the country borders Turkey launched an Olive Branch Operation.
“Kurdish people who had connection with the group were executed in Iran, however the same group is supported by Iran, in Syria and Turkey. This is not just about the government or the official media. For example, those belonging to leftist tendency in Iran, are cursing supporters of liberalism and those associated with the United States, but do not care about the United States support of armed terrorist groups in Turkey and Syria. Few days ago, Iranian officials , on behalf of the Damascus administration, used statements, similar to (the Iranian President), Hasan Ruhani’s appeal to protect the sovereignty of Syria. ” Erdebili suggests that some Persian media have manipulated the news, “For example, BBC Persian ignores the fact that the terrorist organization PKK is on the list of US and EU terrorist organizations. In fact, a situation unprecedented in Iranian media on issues related to Turkey stands out as if composed and guided by specialized center. ”
Erdebili, informed regarding the position of the Kurdish political groups in Turkey: “Kurdish political groups in Iran, who do not support the PKK terrorist organization, usually remain silent or criticize PKK. For example, Aso Saleh, member of the youth branch of the Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran, published an article simultaneously with the Kobani incidents, revealing the nature and goals of the PKK. Kurdish activists are regularly publishing their critical statements about Osman Ocalan’s terrorist organization PKK on their internet sites. ” At the same time, Erdebili, quoted the reaction of the Russian media and experts on the actions of the Turkish Armed Forces against terrorist organizations in Afrin, saying that they are positive in contrast to the Iranian media. “For example, people like Vladimir Jirinovsky and Alexander Dugin have praised Erdogan and the Olive Branch Operation. All political currents in Russia also want to strengthen Turkey’s relations with Russia. ”