Security opportunities and challenges of Iraqi Kurds in the security environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The security environment means a geographical area that is a source of threats and at the same time, opportunities that are affected by internal and often external variables. The security environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran should be considered the most dynamic and active security environment in the international arena. Iran in the western and somewhat southwestern part of the country - from the border of Khosravi to the beginning of the Azadgan plain in Khuzestan province - is home to Kurds who have Iranian race and origin and are always preachers and promoters of authentic Iranian and Islamic values. The existence of this nation has opportunities, capabilities, advantages and blessings, but at the same time, it contains harms and challenges; Based on this, the aim of the current research is to investigate and quantify the opportunities and challenges of the security environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran with an emphasis on the Kurds of Fili (the three provinces of Diyala, Wasit and Maysan). The current research method is historical-qualitative (thematic analysis) and its statistical population includes first-hand documents and historical sources, as well as interviews with knowledgeable people or information gatekeepers. The sampling method in this plan is purposeful and according to the subject and its sensitivity, non-probability sampling with deliberate or judgmental method and cumulative sampling method have been used. The results of the research indicate that the security environment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with an emphasis on the Kurds of Fili, has requirements and opportunities that, if used, can eliminate many challenges and threats before they arise and turn them into opportunities.