Kurdistan Security a 'Red Line', Says Iraqi PM's Media Office Director
At a Glance
- Iraq declares Kurdistan Region’s security a "red line".
- Baghdad insists Iraq's national defense system will protect the Region's airspace.
- Coalition units began removing weapons and Patriot systems.
The Director of the Media Office for the Iraqi Prime Minister stressed that the security of the Kurdistan Region is a red line, noting that the federal government does not view the transfer of the Patriot system as a threat to Region's stability.
Key Statements and Focus Areas
- The Iraqi Senior Official stated that the security of the Kurdistan Region and the rest of Iraq is a single package, and separating them is impossible.
- A bilateral framework ends the U.S. mission by late 2026
Speaking to Channel8, Abdul-Zahra al-Hindawi emphasized that protecting the security of the Kurdistan Region is a constitutional duty.
Al-Hindawi underlined that under no circumstances will harm be allowed to come to the security and stability of the Region.
He added that the federal government remains fully committed to its responsibilities to protect the integrity and sovereignty of Iraqi territory.
The Director further highlighted that all necessary measures to secure the Region's provinces will remain at the forefront of their operations.
FYI
The official agreement between Baghdad and Washington mandates that the US-led international coalition's military mission in Iraq will completely end by September 30, 2026.
This finalizes a phased transition timeline established under a bilateral security framework designed to shift from a multinational combat mission to normal, direct bilateral diplomatic relations.
In recent days, several coalition military units in Erbil began transferring weapons, ammunition, and the Patriot air defense system out of the country.
While this step has created anxiety within the Kurdistan Region, Baghdad emphasizes that Iraq's national defense system will assume full responsibility for protecting the country's airspace.
This transition comes as the Region has been subjected to a massive campaign of cross-border drone and missile strikes during several months of heightened regional military confrontations.
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