Talabani Condemns Attack on Kurdistan Caretaker PM Office
At a Glance
- Talabani condemns attack on PM office
- Calls Kurdistan Region stance peace-seeking
- Warns of threat to Iraq’s sovereignty
- Describes attack as dangerous violation
Kurdistan Region Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani has condemned the targeting of the Kurdistan Region prime minister’s office, describing the attack as a serious escalation.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Qubad Talabani: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms” the targeting of the prime minister’s office.
- On the Region’s position: “The Kurdistan Region’s stance has been very clear, explicit, and peace-seeking.”
- On the attack: He said the attack disregards the Region’s peaceful role.
- On sovereignty: Talabani called it “a dangerous violation of Iraq’s sovereignty.”
Talabani's statement follows reports of an attack on the prime minister’s office amid heightened regional tensions.
Talabani said the Kurdistan Region has maintained a clear and peace-seeking position since the beginning of the latest regional conflicts and tensions.
He said attacks of this nature disregard the Region’s stated position and its role in seeking peace amid the wider regional situation.
Talabani also described the attack as a dangerous violation of Iraq’s sovereignty.
His remarks come as the Kurdistan Region faces heightened security concerns amid escalating regional tensions.
FYI
The statement follows drone attacks targeting Masrour Barzani’s personal office and the home of the head of the Kurdistan Region Security and Intelligence Agency.
Barzani called the reported attacks a “dangerous escalation” and said they would not deter the Kurdistan Region from carrying out its duties or protecting its citizens.
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