Under the flag of 'superior Turkey identity' the entire society was sworn to an aggressive nationalism. - Abdullah Öcalan

Iranian society is multi-ethnic and multi-religious and blessed with a rich culture. All the national and religious identities of the Middle East can be found there. This diversity is in contrast to the hegemonic claim of the theocracy, which cultivates a subtle religious and ethnic nationalism; the ruling class does not shrink back from anti-modernist propaganda whenever it serves their interests, although they implement capitalist modernity.

After all, the PKK, in all its historical processes, is a movement that has faced international conspiracies. I do not believe that such a conspiracy should be developed at the international level around any movement.

Even if 100,000 people die this year, our movement cannot be disrupted - 1992