Iranian Kurdish rebels hire law firm to lobby Trump administration
The Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan now has lobbyists covering both the executive and legislative branches.
![komala.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2018/10/komala.jpg/komala.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=qMJ4rGkA)
An Iranian Kurdish armed group has hired a new lobbyist to reach out to the Donald Trump administration.
The Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan hired Washington law firm the Cogent Law Group in December to “promote and develop cooperative relations with the US government,” according to newly disclosed lobbying filings. The firm was paid $40,000 up front to organize a “single high-level meeting with a senior official of the executive branch of the United States Government” and a “single media interview in the United States.”
Subscribe for unlimited access
All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more
Continue reading this article for free
Access 1 free article per month when you sign up. Learn more.
By signing up, you agree to Al-Monitor’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Already have an account? Log in