Nechirvan Barzani
Kurdish politician
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With this important step, no force will remain outside the framework of the Peshmerga ministry,
- Nechirvan Barzani said in a speechHürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/iraqs/kr…
But I want to talk directly to Gen. Vahidi,
- Barzani stressed,... according to one of the sourcesAxiosaxios.com/2026/08…
We hope it will be the reason for rebuilding a united Syria, protecting the rights of the Kurdish nation and all its components in the future and creating peace for Syria and the region as a whole,
- said Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, who also played a key role in the mediationLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
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Iraq to collect 6 million weapons despite pushback from Iran-backed militias
Euronewseuronews.com/2026/09…The Peshmerga, meaning “those who face death,” are Kurdish armed forces based in northern Iraq
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/iraqs/kr…Iran general warns of ‘offensive’ military posture, strategic surprises as US-Iran 60‑day ceasefire framework hangs in balance
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/mena…So Trump administration officials did something unconventional — they went around Iran's negotiators and reached out directly to IRGC leadership
Axiosaxios.com/2026/08…Divisions within Iran's leadership weigh on talks with the US
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…So Trump administration officials did something unconventional — they went around Iran's negotiators and reached out directly to IRGC leadership
Axiosaxios.com/2026/08…Erdogan blocked Kurdish forces from entering Iran war
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/us/politics…The Trump administration reportedly turned to Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani for a secret channel to Iran's IRGC during efforts to end the war
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Scoop: Inside Trump's secret backchannel to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Axiosaxios.com/2026/08…The Trump administration reportedly turned to Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani for a secret channel to Iran's IRGC during efforts to end the war
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…During the fighting, Barzani met SDF head Mazloum Abdi in Erbil in a U.S.-backed meeting
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/barzani/…World leaders travel to Qatar to honour Father Emir
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/video/newsfeed…India has announced one-day national mourning on July 13, Monday, in a show of respect for the demise of Father Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…US envoy Barrack meets Iraq PM, pushes new direction in bilateral ties
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…Spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi described the visit as an effort "to enhance the Iraqi-U.S. partnership based on mutual interests."
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/iraq…Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron Dome
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/05…Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly ordered the Israeli military to send an Iron Dome interceptor battery — and soldiers to operate it — to the UAE after a call with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a move that demonstrates just how far ties have come
CNNcnn.com/2026/05…UAE stocks edge up; geopolitical tensions cap gains
Reutersreuters.com/world/middle…But when the United Arab Emirates came under a relentless Iranian attack during the US-Israeli war on Tehran, Israel agreed to deploy one of its most sensitive military systems
CNNcnn.com/2026/05…Trump Invites Iraq Premier-Designate to US, Eyeing Stronger Ties
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Ali Al Zaidi, Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate, during a phone
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/uae/uae…UAE announces travel ban to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/uae/uae…The talks come as Abu Dhabi recalibrates regional ties following weeks of Iranian missile and drone strikes that, by Emirati defense ministry figures, hit the UAE harder than any other country in the region
Newsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/uae…UN condemns attack on residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/un…The Kingdom affirmed its solidarity with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as its support for their security and stability
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…Saudi Arabia condemns attacks targeting residences of Iraqi Kurdish leaders
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…Guterres urges probe, accountability after drone strike on Barzani residence
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/un…Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Macron posted his message on X after a deadly strike in northern Iraq against the former paramilitary group the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Reza Pahlavi announces Committee for Transitional Justice in Iran.
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday extended greetings to the people of Iran on the holiday season, expressing hope for the triumph of good over evil amid ongoing regional tensions
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…Under threat, Iraqi Kurds resist pressure to join Iran war
Axiosaxios.com/2026/03…A Kurdish insurgency could have serious consequences for Iran as it defends itself against the air campaign
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/world/middle…First trickle of stranded Irish arrive home from Gulf states as war continues to spread
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/politics/2026…Syria's government reaches agreement with Kurds of Rojava
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Syria’s Kurds to end self-rule after deal with Damascus
Financial Timesft.com/content/d3c271f5…