Whoops, looks like the photo was from a verboten source.
PKK elects new leadership as Iran steps up border presence
http://www.aawsat.net/2013/07/article55309299
http://www.aawsat.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/1368523400434852500-e1373540941971.jpg
Iran deploying troops, tanks to Kurdistan border
http://www.worldtribune.com/2013/07/19/iran-deploying-troops-tanks-to-kurdistan-border/
Iran to increase trade volume with Kurdistan Regional Government
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/06/25/310784/iran-to-boost-trade-with-iraqi-kurdistan/
This is concerning to me.
I have missionary friends in that part of Iraq.