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Exiled Iranian Kurds in Iraq say they will return only if Iran’s theocracy falls

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by By  SAMYA KULLABMarch 20, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Exiled Iranian Kurds in Iraq say they will return only if Iran’s theocracy falls
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Iranian Kurds exiled in Iraq since the 1979 Islamic Revolution have stated they will only return to Iran if the current theocratic regime falls. These refugees reside in camps like Kawa Camp, located outside Irbil, Iraq. The refugees fled Iran due to the revolution and its aftermath. They remain in Iraq, maintaining community life and traditions while awaiting political change in their homeland. The exiles' lives in the camp include daily activities like market shopping, tending to livestock, and remembering their past lives in Iran through art and community leadership.

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The refugees are located in the outskirts of Irbil, Iraq.

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Kawa Camp houses Iranian Kurdish refugees who fled Iran following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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Exiled Iranian Kurds in Iraq say they will return only if Iran’s theocracy falls.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Jehangir Ahmadi 50% Kermanshah province 60% Islamic Revolution ×570% Irbil ×570% Kawa Camp ×680% Iraq ×680% Iranian Kurds ×490% Iran ×490%

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iranian kurds 100% refugees 80% iran 70% theocracy 70% islamic revolution 60% iraq 60% exile 50% kawa camp 50%

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Iran

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