WANA (Sep 09) – As Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian prepares for his trip to Iraq, significant security developments are unfolding along the Iran-Iraq border and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Recent reports indicate that camps belonging to separatist and terrorist groups, particularly the Komala faction, have been evacuated from the border areas.

 

This move reflects the implementation of a security agreement signed between Iran and Iraq last year, aimed at clearing the borders of anti-Iranian and terrorist elements that have long threatened regional security.

 

A major concern for Iran in recent years has been the presence of Mossad agents in the Kurdistan Region. Iran had repeatedly warned the region’s authorities that their territory was being used as a haven for opposition groups, a training ground for terrorists, and a base for planning anti-Iranian operations. Consequently, Tehran called for severe measures to prevent the continuation of this situation.

 

Brigadier General Pakpour, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force, highlighted the role of the Israeli regime in supporting sabotage operations along Iran’s borders. He emphasized that the removal of separatist groups from the border is a significant achievement for the Islamic Republic.

 

Pakpour also noted that after the suppression of these groups in southern and eastern Iran, the Iraqi government agreed to sign a security agreement with Iran to enhance cooperation in clearing the borders of counter-revolutionary elements.

The agreement, signed in 2023, includes the central Iraqi government’s disarmament of separatist groups and border control. Under this agreement, Iraq is obligated to close the military camps of these groups and relocate their members deep into Iraqi territory.

 

In the past week, three political and military branches of the Komala group have moved their camps from the border areas to locations farther away, such as Surdash and the city of Dokan. These relocations are aimed at preventing the group’s access to Iran and limiting their terrorist activities.

 

Previously, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh, Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq, mentioned that the agreement includes three key provisions: border control by the central government, disarmament of the opposition, and the exchange of criminals. He also emphasized that the relocation of these forces deep into Iraq has been largely successful, with camps in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah designated for their accommodation.

 

Simultaneously, Komala members have evacuated their camps in the Kurdistan Region’s border areas and relocated to Surdash, 40 kilometers from the border and near Dokan. According to the group’s leaders, this move marks the beginning of their relocation from the border areas with Iran.

 

Dokan, now designated as the new residence for Komala members, was established in 2014 with the cooperation of the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Ministry of Migration. Its geographical location makes it nearly impossible for the group to access the Iranian borders, which had previously been used for terrorist activities.

 

It appears that the Kurdistan Region is working to demonstrate its goodwill towards Iran and its commitment to security agreements before the Iranian President visits Iraq. These developments are expected to advance security cooperation between the two countries and strengthen regional stability and security.