U.S. Secretary of State Condoles Kurdistan Region on Peshmerga Losses
ARK News.. On Thursday evening, March 26, 2026, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
During the conversation, Rubio extended his condolences for the recent deaths of Peshmerga fighters and wished a swift recovery for the wounded.
He also reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting the Kurdistan Region and its security forces.
Prime Minister Barzani expressed gratitude for the call and for the continued U.S. support and solidarity with Erbil.
The discussion also touched upon broader relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Iraq’s federal government, including ongoing economic challenges.
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