Az Kurdistān-i ‘Irāq tā ān sū-yi rūd-i Aras: rāhʹpaymāyī-i tārīkhī-i Mullā Muṣṭafá Bārzānī, bahār-i 1326

Az Kurdistān-i ‘Irāq tā ān sū-yi rūd-i Aras, edited by Murtaz̤á Zarbakht, is a compelling historical account of Mullā Muṣṭafá Bārzānī's legendary march in the spring of 1947. Following the collapse of the Mahabad Republic, Bārzānī and over five hundred of his devoted Kurdish followers embarked on an arduous journey from northern ‘Irāq, crossing the treacherous mountainous borders into Īrān, and ultimately seeking refuge across the Aras River in the Soviet Union. This text compiles rare memoirs, operational reports, and primary documents that detail the twenty-one days of relentless encounters with ‘Irāqī, Īrānī, and Turkish forces. It stands as an essential resource for those researching Kurdish history, regional geopolitics, and the enduring resilience of the Bārzānī movement during a highly turbulent era in the Middle East.