They did not act to seek independence.
They had a referendum about support of independence. It was probably had some voter fraud, but it was clear they wanted their own nation.
But when Israel and SA said they would recognize them, Iran and Turkey blew a head gasket that brought about this mess.
This is about Iran’s and Turkey’s ambitions. And continued subjection of the citizens of several nations. We either stop it with force or not. Nothing else will stop it.
“This is about Irans and Turkeys ambitions.”
Yes. Both - Erdogan and the Mullahs in Tehran - seek in their own way to head up the next Caliphate.