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Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani Denies Pressure to Join Iran-Israel Conflict
Aug 08, 2026 09:58 AM CT
Erbil, Iraq
Iraq,Kurdistan,neutrality,regional conflict,diplomacy
Summary
Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, stated in an interview that the region seeks to remain neutral in the broader Iran-Israel conflict. He denied external pressure to take sides despite the region facing over 1,000 attacks, highlighting the complex geopolitical positioning of Iraqi Kurdish authorities amidst regional instability.
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In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any 'pressure' to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.
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Al Jazeera
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