- BIST10011,722-2.89%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,181.10+0.26%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN81,509+0.01%
- October 17, 202613°
- BIST10011,722-2.89%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,181.10+0.26%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN81,509+0.01%
- October 17, 202613°
Barzani links the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq to regional instability
Masrour Barzani, prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iran, said the Sept. 30 deadline set for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq coincides with a period of instability in the region. Barzani argued that the refusal of armed groups close to Iran to disarm could threaten Iraq’s federal structure and the autonomy of the Kurds.
Assessing the Sept. 30 deadline set for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq in terms of security conditions in the region, Masrour Barzani, prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iran, said the timetable coincides with a period of instability.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Barzani said his administration was weak and had been subjected to attacks. He said it was unacceptable to leave them without an adequate defense system.
"We are weak and under attack. To leave us alone without an adequate defense system is, one might say, shameful."
The stance of armed groups
Barzani said the refusal of armed groups close to Iran to disarm could weaken Iraq’s federal structure, arguing that this could also endanger the autonomy secured by the Kurds.
Barzani also said that Iraqi Kurdistan would remain vulnerable to threats if the war between the United States and Iran continued. He said security risks in the region had increased alongside the U.S. withdrawal timetable.
Coalition headquarters to close on Sept. 30
The office of Iraqi Armed Forces Commander Abdul Amir al-Shammari announced that the headquarters in Iraq, where the U.S.-led international coalition forces had begun withdrawing, would close on Sept. 30.
The Iraqi government declared an official holiday at all public institutions from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 because of the withdrawal of coalition forces. Air defense systems stationed in Erbil are also due to be withdrawn from the region.
Stay Updated with Ally Daily
Subscribe to be informed about special news, developments and announcements. We will keep you informed.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy
