Kurds in Iran (Kurdish: کورد لە ئێران, romanized: Kurdên Îranê, [5] Persian: کردها در ایران) [6] constitute a large minority in the country with a population of around 9 and 10 million people. [7] [8] Most Iranian Kurds are bilingual in Kurdish and Persian.

Iranian Kurdistan or Eastern Kurdistan (Kurdish: ڕۆژھەڵاتی کوردستان, romanized: Rojhilatê Kurdistanê) [1] [2] is an unofficial name for the parts of northwestern Iran with either a majority or sizable population of Kurds.

The 1979 Kurdish rebellion in Iran was an insurrection led by the KDPI and Komala in Iranian Kurdistan, which eventually became the most serious rebellion against the new Iranian regime. The rebellion ended in December 1982, with 10,000 killed and 200,000 displaced.

4 days ago · Kurd, any member of an ethnic and linguistic group concentrated in the Taurus Mountains of southeastern Anatolia, the Zagros Mountains of western Iran, portions of northern Iraq, northeastern Syria, and western Armenia, and other, adjacent areas.

Dec 18, 1992 · Kurds in Iran have long suffered deep-rooted discrimination. Their social, political and cultural rights have been repressed, as have their economic aspirations.

The Kurds are one of the world’s largest peoples without a state, making up sizable minorities in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Their century-old fight for rights, autonomy, and even an...

Aug 12, 2024 · Kurds in Iran face strict cultural restrictions that deeply affect their daily lives and collective identity. The state imposes limitations on the choice of Kurdish names for children, which constitutes a direct infringement on the cultural expression of the Kurds.

The Kurdish region of Iran is a geographical area in western Iran that has been historically and is presently inhabited by a predominantly Kurdish population. This region includes parts of three Iranian provinces; the Kordestan Province, the Kermanshah Province, …

Nov 19, 2023 · The Kurds of Iran possess a proud heritage and a vibrant cultural identity that continues to shape the country’s social fabric. Despite historical struggles and ongoing challenges, the Kurds maintain a strong commitment to preserving their Iranian Kurdish language, traditions, and aspirations.

Mar 20, 2024 · Around 10 per cent of the Iranian population is Kurdish and concentrated in the north-west, along the borders with northern Iraq and south-west Türkiye; another sizeable community of Kurds lives in the north-east, along the border with Turkmenistan.