UAV and artillery attacks in Iran's border regions close to Türkiye: Tension escalates between the Revolutionary Guards and PJAK

While the tension between the Revolutionary Guards Army and the terrorist organization Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) continues in Iran's Kurdistan province, it has been claimed that new attacks have been carried out against the border areas of the city of Merivan.

According to information IranWire obtained from local sources, in the morning hours of Wednesday, November 11, units affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard targeted the residential areas around Merivan with heavy artillery fire and UAVs.

It was stated that the attacks, which started around 07:00 in the morning, concentrated around the villages of Haneh Sheikhan, Gagel and Qamishleh.

Local sources stated that artillery fire and UAV attacks caused great damage to agricultural lands, orchards and natural vegetation, especially in border villages.

It was reported that some agricultural areas became unusable due to the severity of the attacks, and the natural life in the region was also negatively affected.

While no information has yet been shared regarding possible loss of life or injuries, it has been noted that the financial extent of the damage to agricultural production has not been determined.

TENSION CONTINUES BETWEEN THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS AND PJAK

It was stated that the latest attacks were carried out after the military tension that has been ongoing for months in the border regions of Iran's Kurdistan province.

There have reportedly been ground clashes, artillery fire and UAV attacks between the Revolutionary Guard and PJAK since late May 2026.

It was reported that the Revolutionary Guards targeted the high areas around the Gouyleh and Dasht-e Mil villages in Merivan with kamikaze UAVs and heavy artillery fire in October.

It was stated that the attacks in question later spread to the Shaho Mountains located between the cities of Sarvabad and Paveh and the Kalatrazan region of Senendec.

Local sources reported that agricultural lands and the natural environment were seriously damaged in previous attacks.

RETALIATION STATEMENT FROM PJAK

Following the attacks of the Revolutionary Guards, PJAK also made various statements in the last two months.

In the statements, it was stated that the attacks of the Revolutionary Guards would not be left unanswered and possible military responses were evaluated within the scope of "legitimate defense".

While mutual military statements and attacks continue in the region, concerns that the tension may spread to a wider area continue.

The ongoing military activity in the border regions of Iran's Kurdistan province is not limited to conflicts between armed groups.

Citizens in border villages, especially those who earn their living from agriculture and fruit growing, face the economic and environmental consequences of the attacks.

Damage to agricultural areas and worsening security conditions in the region negatively affect the production activities of local people and threaten their livelihoods.