The 1979 Nationwide Attack
The nationwide attack on Kurdistan on August 18, 1979 was not a single event but the opening chapter of a decades-long struggle between Kurdish population and the Islamic Republic. It combined military suppression, political exclusion, and cultural denial, leaving behind a legacy of mistrust and pain.
Yet it also revealed the resilience of the Kurdish people, who continued to fight for recognition, justice, and cultural survival in the face of overwhelming odds. For many Kurds, this date is not just history—it is a living memory, shaping their ongoing pursuit of rights and dignity and across the wider region.
