The Hidden Struggles of Kurds in Iran: A Path to Unity?

In this episode of The Middle East Breakdown, hosts Dan Feferman and Hayvi Bouzo explore the complex and often overlooked struggle of the Kurdish community inside Iran, examining their place within the country's broader ethnic mosaic and what the current regional conflict means for their future. Joining the discussion are Suzan Quitaz, journalist and regional analyst covering Kurdish and Iranian affairs, and Diliman Abdulkader, policy expert specializing in Kurdish self-determination and minority rights across the Middle East.The panel examines the ethnic composition of Iran and the systematic oppression of its minorities, the military capacity and regional influence of Kurdish forces, the fragile but growing push for unity among Iran's non-Persian groups, and what international support or regional alliances would be required for Kurdish self-governance to move from aspiration to reality.Watch, listen, and subscribe for full episodes and regional analysis.Website: https://middleeast24.orgYouTube:    / @middleeast_24  Instagram:   / middleast24  X: https://x.com/middleeast24Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZJcMz0