NEW: Iran killed at least eight people in a fresh round of attacks on America's Kurdish allies in Iraq, the region's president reported.
Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, condemned the strikes as a "serious escalation and a blatant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty."
Iraqi air defenses shot down Iranian drones over Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the Times of Israel reported.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a valued friend of the people of Kurdistan. His advocacy and unwavering support for Kurdistan will always be remembered with gratitude. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
It was a pleasure to see my dear friend Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament today in Tehran
I commended his important role in bringing the recent Iran–U.S. deal to fruition and reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement and sustained dialogue to ensure its full implementation.
Today, I hosted a joint meeting with General Mazloum Abdi and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack.
We exchanged views on the latest developments in Syria and the region, emphasizing dialogue, coordination, and joint efforts to preserve stability, enhance security, and support peaceful solutions.
Germany, a nation of 84 million people, is playing Curaçao, a nation of just 158,000.
Without FIFA and international football, many around the world would never know Curaçao exists as a nation. Yet it has a flag, an anthem, and a place on the world stage.
A reminder that more than 50 million Kurds still have no state of their own.
I welcome the announcement of the deal between the United States and Iran.
I hope all parties will work in good faith toward the full implementation of the agreement, aiming to strengthen regional stability, security, and prosperity.
I extend my sincere appreciation to all those who played a role in facilitating and supporting this achievement.
I’m delighted to meet my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi.
We discussed the state of relations between Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and the UAE, and exchanged views on the impact of regional developments.
We emphasized the importance of reinforcing cooperation to promote stability and security across the region.
Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Qaladiza and Sulaimani University bombardment. On April 24, 1974, the Iraqi regime carried out an attack that claimed and wounded the lives of countless students, teachers, and civilians — a tragedy we remember with heavy hearts.
The regime’s attack on the university, a hub of knowledge, and on Qaladiza, a symbol of patriotism, was a misguided attempt to undermine the determination of the people of Kurdistan. The sacrifices of the martyrs have only strengthened the resolve of the Kurdistan liberation movement and intensified the march toward freedom.
On this solemn occasion, we pay our respects to the souls of the martyrs and extend our heartfelt condolences to their proud families. We emphasize that Qaladiza and Pishder region, which have consistently stood as bastions of revolution and sacrifice, deserve our utmost care and serious consideration in all aspects.
We honor the souls of the martyrs of Qaladiza and all the fallen heroes of Kurdistan.