An alliance of Iranian Kurdish opposition parties announced that it held a “high-level” meeting on Monday, where members approved internal bylaws, adopted an official logo, and set guiding principles for managing field operations during a possible transitional period in Iran.
According to a statement from the Alliance of the Iranian Kurdistan Political Parties, the meeting marked an important step toward greater coordination among Kurdish political movements seeking democratic change and recognition of Kurdish rights.
The alliance also approved a new emblem inspired by the historic Qizqapan monument, an ancient rock-cut tomb located near Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan Region.
Ancient symbol with deep Kurdish roots
The adopted symbol reflects the circular relief above the Qizqapan Tomb, featuring a central circle with eleven rays ending in small half-circles. Historians believe the design represents the sun or the ancient goddess Anahita, associated with protection and divine authority in Median religious traditions.
Dating back to the Median–Achaemenid period (around 600–330 BCE), the monument’s imagery is often linked to celestial symbolism and possibly early Mithraic beliefs, reflecting the sacred status of rulers buried there.
By choosing this historic motif as their emblem, Kurdish parties aim to emphasize shared heritage, unity, and continuity of Kurdish identity while coordinating their political efforts for the future.
