US envoy says working with KRG to alleviate Baghdad-imposed trade embargo

“One of things we’re working in concert with the Barzanis and the Talabanis is how do we help in alleviating this embargo-sanction situation which has them not in ownership of their own security,” Barrack added.

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PM Barzani, Barrack condemn attacks on Kurdistan Region, US embassy in Baghdad

During the call, Barzani and Barrack "condemned the attacks on the Kurdistan Region and the US Embassy in Baghdad," according to an X post from the Kurdish premier

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President Barzani, US Envoy Barrack discuss attacks on Kurdistan Region

"President Barzani underscored that the Kurdistan Region is always part of the solution and never been or will be part of any problem," read a statement from Barzani Headquarters.

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Respect the Iraqi people’s choices: Maliki to Barrack

The statement from Maliki’s office did not offer much from Barrack’s perspective other than diplomatic niceties and stock phrases. There has yet to be a statement from the American side.

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‘A step away from vengeance:’ US Syria envoy hails Druze prisoner exchanges

The swap included 25 Syrian government fighters and 61 members of Druze factions and was carried out with the help of the ICRC.

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PUK leader, SDF chief, US envoy affirm support for inclusive Syria

The “main focus” of the meeting “was on the need to implement the January 29th agreement, and to work together to remove any obstacles that prevent the implementation of the agreement,” Talabani said in a statement. 

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US envoy Barrack discusses Syria with Iraqi leaders

In a post on X, Barrack wrote: “Grateful for the continued alignment of interest and leadership from the Foreign Minister.”

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US envoy hails Iraqi role in Syria stability during Sudani meeting

US Special Envoy Tom Barrack "noted the important role Iraq plays in resolving regional problems, reducing tensions, supporting dialogue, and combating terrorism," according to the Iraqi prime minister's office.

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President Barzani, US Syria envoy stress importance of Rojava peace efforts

President Masoud Barzani hailed "the continuation of the alliance between the people of Kurdistan and America" in his phone call with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack.

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