Masoud Barzani
Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party
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View Timeline →Barzani: Iraq Has Sufficient Peshmerga and Fedai Forces to Neutralize Any Threat or Aggression
Masoud Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, stated that Iraq possesses adequate military forces to counter any potential threats. This statement highlights the…
Massoud Barzani Opposes U.S. Plan
Massoud Barzani has rejected a U.S. proposal to merge Kurdish military forces with the Iraqi Army. This decision involves key Kurdish political dynamics and reflects…
Masoud Barzani Warns About the Withdrawal of American Forces from Iraq
Masoud Barzani has voiced concerns over the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq. This decision involves the U.S. government and the Iraqi political landscape. It is…
Masoud Barzani Opposes Withdrawal of US-led Coalition from Iraq
Masoud Barzani has voiced his opposition to the withdrawal of US military forces from Iraq. This decision involves the US-led coalition and has implications for…
Erbil Drone Attack: Suspected Foreign Sabotage Against Iran-Iraq Relations
A drone attack targeted the office of KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Erbil, seen as an attempt to disrupt Iran-Iraq relations amid recent border…
Iran FM Denounces Drone Attack on Kurdistan PM’s Office as 'False-Flag Operation'
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned a drone attack on the office of Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, labeling it a 'false-flag…
Kurdistan Government Accuses Iran of Drone Strikes; Tehran Denies Involvement
The Kurdistan Regional Government accused Iran of conducting drone strikes on the office of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Kurdish intelligence…
Iraqi Kurdistan President's Office Confirms Barzani's Role in US-Iran Backchannel Communications
The Iraqi Kurdistan president's office has confirmed that Masrour Barzani is playing a role in backchannel communications between the US and Iran. This involvement highlights…
Barzani Advocates for Peace in Iraqi Kurdistan Amid Regional Tensions
Masoud Barzani, a prominent Kurdish leader, expressed the desire for peace in Iraqi Kurdistan amid rising regional tensions. The statement comes as various geopolitical dynamics…
Iraq’s Kurdish Region Aims for Neutrality Amidst Regional Conflicts: PM Barzani
Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdish region, stated in an interview that there is no pressure for his region to participate in the…
The Democratic Party Wins the Parliamentary Elections in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Masoud Barzani, won the parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, securing 45 seats. The election results were…
Protests for the Release of Over 200 Detainees in Iraqi Kurdistan
Protests in Iraqi Kurdistan have escalated over the detention of over 200 protesters and worsening economic conditions. Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of government…
Reuters: Kirkuk Oil as Iran's Reward for Intervention in Iraq Crisis
Iran is set to receive oil from the Kirkuk region of Iraq as a reward for its intervention against Kurdish independence. The agreement includes daily…
Valiati: The Shadow Foreign Minister
Ali Akbar Valiati has been increasingly active in Iran's foreign policy, raising questions about the leadership of diplomacy under Ayatollah Khamenei. His recent meetings and…
Qassem Soleimani Had 'Strongly Warned' Kurds Before Leaving Kirkuk
Qassem Soleimani warned Kurdish leaders to leave Kirkuk or lose Iranian support, leading to the Iraqi government's control of the city. This situation arises from…
Iran's Consulate in Erbil: We Remain Neutral in the Dispute Between the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi Government
The Iranian consulate in Erbil claims neutrality in the ongoing conflict between the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi government while denying involvement in military actions.…
Turkey: Iraqi Kurdish Leaders Ignored Advice and Made Miscalculations
The Turkish Foreign Minister criticized Iraqi Kurdish leaders for miscalculating during the recent referendum, which led to the loss of Kirkuk to Iraqi government forces.…
Netanyahu: We Did Not Interfere in the Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denied any interference in the Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq, emphasizing Israel's support for the Kurdish people. Turkish President Erdogan accused…
Independence Referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan and Turkey's Approach
Turkey has deployed military units to its border with Iraqi Kurdistan ahead of the independence referendum, signaling potential military responses if the referendum leads to…
Criticism of the Kurdish Independence Referendum; Erdogan: Turkish Army Deployed at the Border
The Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq has sparked criticism from Turkey, with President Erdogan announcing military readiness at the border. Iran and other regional powers…