The channel features roundtable discussions with analysts from the Kurdish political opposition, including representatives from the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) and Komala. These shows are notably critical of Tehran’s policies, discussing topics that range from economic discrimination (the "dividing wall" of poverty) to military incursions.
Rojhelat TV (Kurdish: ڕۆژهەڵات تیڤی) translates literally to "East TV." The name "Rojhelat" is the Kurdish term for "East," specifically referring to Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilatê Kurdistanê)—the parts of Kurdistan located within the borders of modern-day Iran. rojhelat tv
Launched in the early 2010s (with full-scale broadcasting ramping up around 2013-2014), the channel is widely perceived as a media outlet representing the political and cultural aspirations of Kurds in Iran. Unlike state-run Iranian Kurdish channels (such as Sahar TV’s Kurdish unit), Rojhelat TV operates as an independent satellite channel with a clear oppositional stance toward the Islamic Republic of Iran. Launched in the early 2010s (with full-scale broadcasting
Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of the channel’s operation is the risk to its journalists. The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has repeatedly arrested citizens inside Iran accused of sending reports or footage to Rojhelat TV. In some documented cases, these journalists have faced long prison sentences on charges of "assembly and collusion against national security." The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has repeatedly
The channel is closely associated with the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK—Partiya Jiyana Azad a Kurdistanê). PJAK is a political and militant group that seeks greater autonomy or federal rights for Kurds in Iran. However, the channel maintains that its primary focus is cultural preservation, news reporting, and social awareness, rather than military propaganda.
The studios are largely based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) , specifically in Sulaymaniyah or Erbil, where media laws are more permissive than in Iran. This geographical base allows Rojhelat TV to broadcast freely across the border into Iranian territory via satellite (primarily on Türksat, Eutelsat, and Hotbird).
The channel features roundtable discussions with analysts from the Kurdish political opposition, including representatives from the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) and Komala. These shows are notably critical of Tehran’s policies, discussing topics that range from economic discrimination (the "dividing wall" of poverty) to military incursions.
Rojhelat TV (Kurdish: ڕۆژهەڵات تیڤی) translates literally to "East TV." The name "Rojhelat" is the Kurdish term for "East," specifically referring to Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilatê Kurdistanê)—the parts of Kurdistan located within the borders of modern-day Iran.
Launched in the early 2010s (with full-scale broadcasting ramping up around 2013-2014), the channel is widely perceived as a media outlet representing the political and cultural aspirations of Kurds in Iran. Unlike state-run Iranian Kurdish channels (such as Sahar TV’s Kurdish unit), Rojhelat TV operates as an independent satellite channel with a clear oppositional stance toward the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Perhaps the most dangerous aspect of the channel’s operation is the risk to its journalists. The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has repeatedly arrested citizens inside Iran accused of sending reports or footage to Rojhelat TV. In some documented cases, these journalists have faced long prison sentences on charges of "assembly and collusion against national security."
The channel is closely associated with the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK—Partiya Jiyana Azad a Kurdistanê). PJAK is a political and militant group that seeks greater autonomy or federal rights for Kurds in Iran. However, the channel maintains that its primary focus is cultural preservation, news reporting, and social awareness, rather than military propaganda.
The studios are largely based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) , specifically in Sulaymaniyah or Erbil, where media laws are more permissive than in Iran. This geographical base allows Rojhelat TV to broadcast freely across the border into Iranian territory via satellite (primarily on Türksat, Eutelsat, and Hotbird).