On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed last night’s ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.

“This development represents an important step toward de-escalation, the protection of civilians, and the restoration of constructive dialogue. We appreciate the efforts of all sides that contributed to facilitating this ceasefire.

“I hope all parties will uphold this commitment in good faith and work toward a lasting peace that promotes stability, security, and prosperity throughout the entire region.”

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for a period of two weeks and received a 10 point proposal from Iran.

“Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran,” he added.

He later also posted that it was a big day for world peace, and that Iran could start reconstruction of its country.  “Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else.”

Since the regional conflict began on February 28, the total casualties resulting from attacks by Iran and Iranian-backed groups on the Kurdistan Region has risen to at least 17 people killed and dozens injured.

These attacks have continued even though top Kurdish officials have repeatedly underlined that the Kurdistan Region is not part of the conflict.

“In truth, there is no justification for these attacks on the Kurdistan Region. We have spoken with the Iranian side, conveyed our complaints, and made clear that the Kurdistan Region is not part of this conflict,” Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani told reporters on Tuesday.

Since the war began, Iraq’s airports, including those in the Kurdistan Region, have been closed and targeted in several attacks.

On Wednesday, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced the resumption of operations at all Iraqi airports and the return of air traffic within the next few hours.