Iraqi PM Denounces Attack During Call With KRG Counterpart
At a Glance:
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi called KRG Caretaker Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to discuss recent security breaches.
- Federal authorities strongly condemned drone strikes targeting Caretaker PM Barzani’s private office and a top security director's residence.
- Both leaders underscored the urgent priority of safeguarding peace and stability across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Iraqi Federal Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi reached out via phone to Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Caretaker Prime Minister Masrour Barzani following a drone attack that targeted senior regional leadership facilities. Baghdad forcefully denounced the strikes, reaffirming a joint commitment with Erbil to maintain stability and confront escalating security threats across Iraq.
Key Statements and Focus Area:
- Federal Condemnation:"The Federal Prime Minister condemned the drone attack on our private office and the residence of the Director of the Protection Agency, stating that these attacks on Iraq and the Kurdistan Region are completely unacceptable." — KRG Caretaker Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, reporting on the official phone call.
- Erbil Response:"We thanked the Federal Prime Minister for his call and follow-up, and we emphasized the importance of maintaining the security and stability of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region." — KRG Caretaker Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, reflecting on mutual security cooperation.
Federal Government Denounces Attacks on Regional Leadership
During the high-level phone discussion, Federal Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi expressed firm support for the KRG administration, making clear that hostile aerial strikes against government targets inside the Kurdistan Region constitute a direct challenge to Iraqi national sovereignty.
Focus on Mutual Security and Stability
PM Barzani expressed gratitude for Baghdad's swift outreach and ongoing follow-up, using the engagement to stress the necessity of unified efforts between federal and regional security organs. Both administrations highlighted that protecting civilians, government infrastructure, and regional peace remains an imperative priority as investigations into the drone strikes move forward.
FYI
Unmanned aerial system (UAS) attacks targeting infrastructure and official sites in the Kurdistan Region have repeatedly tested relations and security coordination between Erbil and Baghdad. Direct, immediate communications between the two prime ministers serve as a vital mechanism to prevent broader security breakdowns, streamline joint investigative efforts, and present a unified front against unlawful armed groups operating across internal borders.
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