Mazloum Abdi Announces SDF Reintegration Into Syria

During a speech at the Qamishlo anniversary celebration, Syrian Democratic Forces Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi announced a decision to reintegrate into the new Syrian state, describing the move as necessary to protect the interests of the Kurdish people.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speak during a joint press conference in Baghdad on June 28, 2026.

Iraqi FM, Iranian Counterpart Discuss KRG Drone Attack

Fuad Hussein “condemned the unjustified attack and requested clarification of the official Iranian position regarding the incident.” Abbas Araghchi “expressed his surprise at the occurrence of such an attack.”

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Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Photo: AP

SDF Chief Denounces Strike On Kurdistan Region Premier 

Mazloum Abdi stressed that, “We stand in solidarity with the government and people of the Kurdistan Region.”

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The Barzani Headquarters

Barzani Headquarters Condemns Drone Attack on Kurdistan Caretaker PM Office

The Barzani Headquarters has condemned a drone attack targeting the Kurdistan Region prime minister’s office and the residence of the Parastin Agency director in Pirmam.

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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani raises a large Kurdistan flag, commemorating Kurdistan Flag Day on December 10, 2025. Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency

Kurdistan Region President Calls Erbil Drone Attacks "A Dangerous Escalation"

President Nechirvan Barzani issued a formal statement strongly condemning the early morning drone attacks targeting the office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Head of the Protection Agency in Erbil.

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Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region

Talabani Condemns Attack on Kurdistan Caretaker PM Office

Kurdistan Region Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani has condemned the targeting of the Kurdistan Region prime minister’s office, describing the attack as a serious escalation.

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Ahmed Mufti, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources in the KRG

Ahmed Mufti Outlines Gasoline Subsidies and Industrial Reforms

Ahmed Mufti, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, addressed the Kurdistan Region’s fuel crisis and broader energy landscape during a live appearance on Channel8.

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