United States Praises the Role of the Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces
ARK News.. The United States has praised the role of the Iraqi security forces and the Kurdistan Peshmerga forces in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, marking the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the Iraqi Army.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said: “As Iraq commemorates the 105th anniversary of its army, the United States commends the efforts of the Iraqi forces and the Peshmerga in defending and protecting their nation’s sovereignty.”
The statement noted that Washington highly values the pivotal role played by these forces in achieving victory over the terrorist organization ISIS, as well as their continued contribution to supporting stability in Iraq.
The United States also reaffirmed its commitment to continued cooperation and partnership with the Iraqi security forces, emphasizing its support for Iraq’s efforts to build a future marked by security and prosperity for all its people.
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