Kurdish politician Lahur Sheikh Jangi discussed regional developments in an interview, emphasizing the impossibility for SDF to disarm, criticizing obfuscation of mass killings in Syria, and warning of major forthcoming transformations. He noted Iranian influence in Kurdish parliament seats and remarked on the U.S. perception of Iraqi politics as merely a means to support Iran.
In a recent interview with Dijlah TV, Kurdish politician Lahur Sheikh Jangi discussed significant regional developments and the influence of both the United States and Iran in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. He commented on the complex Kurdish issue, stating that it is “impossible” for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to surrender their weapons to the new Syrian administration. He criticized the efforts to obscure mass killings in Syria, deeming such actions “unacceptable.”
Sheikh Jangi, the former co-president of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), highlighted the relationship between Syrian transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Israel, aimed at protecting the Druze and Kurdish populations. He urged preparations for “larger upcoming transformations,” emphasizing that “the critical change had already begun in Lebanon and Syria.”
Further discussing electoral matters, Sheikh Jangi claimed that his two seats within the Kurdish parliament were influenced by Iranian intervention. He mentioned an offer from Iranian security officials to gain 14 seats by removing the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) from power.
On the topic of the relations between Baghdad and Washington, Sheikh Jangi revealed an “indirect American message” he conveyed to the Coordination Framework, articulating that the “US sees Iraq as merely a tool for issuing money to Iran.” He also indicated that, from the American perspective, Sulaymaniyah is perceived as supportive of the “Resistance Axis.”
Sheikh Jangi’s reflections underscore a shifting political landscape in Iraq and the broader region, as he highlights concerns regarding the influence of foreign powers and the internal dynamics of the Kurdish political sphere. His assertions point to a future characterized by significant changes and potential tensions involving Iran, the United States, and regional actors.
Original Source: shafaq.com
