Rojhelat Tv (2027)

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).

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.

Iran’s Passive Defense Organization regularly jams the satellite frequencies used by Rojhelat TV. Viewers inside cities like Urmia or Kermanshah often experience pixelation, audio hijacking (where Iranian state TV audio replaces the Kurdish feed), or total blackout. To counter this, the channel frequently switches frequencies and promotes the use of VPNs and online streaming via its website and mobile apps. The channel is closely associated with the Kurdistan

How does Rojhelat TV differentiate itself from giants like Rudaw (KRG) or Kurdistan24?

Furthermore, while Manoto TV (Persian-language) and Iran International target Persian speakers, Rojhelat TV speaks directly to the 10-12 million Kurds living in Iran in their mother tongue. Rojhelat TV is not without controversy.

Like any politically affiliated media, Rojhelat TV is not without controversy.