On Friday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani held a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, in which both leaders underlined that Iraqi soil must not be used to threaten or attack neighboring countries.

The phone call comes amid rumours that Iranian Kurdish parties might receive support from the United States to enter Eastern Kurdistan (northwestern Iran). Attacks on Iranian Kurdish opposition parties have also increased in recent days.

Both leaders condemned the recent attacks targeting cities in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, reiterating that Iraqi soil must not be used to threaten or attack neighboring countries. They also expressed shared support for efforts to promote peace and stability across the region.

Furthermore, both parties emphasized the importance of resolving the tensions through a unified approach and dialogue among the national forces, in order to protect the country’s sovereignty and ensure national security.

Barzani underscored that the Kurdistan Region will remain a factor of peace, and will support all national efforts designed to shield Iraq from the adverse effects of regional conflict.

Since the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran began on February 28, several attacks have been carried out on U.S. bases in Erbil and Baghdad, as well as on oil facilities in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and members of Iranian Kurdish opposition parties.