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'It's not our war': PM of Iraq's Kurdistan region determined to stay out of US-Iran conflict
'It's not our war': PM of Iraq's Kurdistan region determined to stay out of US-Iran conflict
2026-02-05T16:16:07Z
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Summary
The Kurdistan Region, led by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, emphasizes its intention to remain neutral in the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. Barzani asserts that the region does not consider this war to be theirs and expresses a strong desire to avoid any military involvement. Barzani highlights the importance of maintaining good relations with both the US and Iran while striving to keep Kurdistan out of the conflict. He articulates a hope for peace and requests that their decision to remain uninvolved is respected by both parties.
Perspectives
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Kurdistan's Commitment to Neutrality
  • Affirms intention to stay out of the US-Iran conflict
  • Claims the conflict is not their war
  • Expresses desire for peace and avoidance of military involvement
  • Requests respect for their decision to remain neutral
  • Highlights relations with both the US and Iran
Potential Risks of Neutrality
  • Questions the feasibility of remaining uninvolved amidst rising tensions
  • Highlights the risk of internal divisions affecting neutrality
Key entities
Themes
#kurdistan_neutrality • #us_iran_conflict
Timeline highlights
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The Kurdistan Region aims to remain neutral in the US-Iran conflict, emphasizing that it is not their war. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani expresses a desire for peace and requests respect for their decision to avoid military involvement.
  • The Kurdistan Region aims to remain neutral in the US-Iran conflict
  • Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, emphasizes that the conflict is not their war
  • The region seeks to avoid involvement in any military confrontations
  • Barzani expresses a desire for peace and hopes for no war at all
  • Kurdistan maintains diplomatic relations with both the United States and Iran
  • The Prime Minister requests respect for their decision to stay out of the conflict
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