Masoud Barzani
Masoud Barzani is a prominent Kurdish politician and the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), a major political party in Iraqi Kurdistan. He served as the President of the Kurdistan Region from 2005 until 2017 and has been a significant figure in Kurdish politics for decades. Barzani played a crucial role in the Kurdish struggle for autonomy and has been involved in negotiations with the Iraqi government regarding the rights and governance of the Kurdish people. Recently, he condemned the Iraqi army's actions against Kurdish farmers in Kirkuk, likening the assault to past atrocities against the Kurdish population, and called for justice and protection for the rights of the Kurdish people.
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Masoud Barzani, the leader of the second Kurdish party in Iraq, confirmed the American request to the Iraqi Kurds to open the way for Iranian Kurdish groups organizing in Iraq.
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Israel· 2026-03-06
Masoud Barzani is a Kurdish political figure who served as the President of the Kurdistan Region from 2005 to 2017.
Почему СССР оккупировал Иран и другие исторические параллели
Kazakhstan· 2026-03-06
Masoud Barzani also received a call from Trump regarding the situation with the Kurds.
Το μήνυμα Τραμπ στους Κούρδους: Επιλέξτε πλευρά σε αυτόν τον πόλεμο
Greece· 2026-03-05
Masoud Barzani expressed his determination to keep the Kurdistan region away from the ongoing conflicts in the area.
سنبذل كل ما بوسعنا لإبقاء كردستان بعيداً عن الحروب
Iraq· 2026-03-05President Trump had phone calls with Kurdish leaders in Iraq, including Masoud Barzani, to discuss developments in the region.
Axios: Οι Κούρδοι «στη δεύτερη φάση του πολέμου» με την υποστήριξη Μοσάντ και CIAGreece· 2026-03-05
Masoud Barzani is one of the leaders of the Iraqi Kurdistan who has been in intensive cooperation with the Americans.
Ιράν: Βομβαρδισμοί κατά Κούρδων στο ΙράκGreece· 2026-03-05
Trump spoke with Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani on Sunday, the day after the bombings of Iran began.
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Sweden· 2026-03-05
Masoud Barzani is one of the top leaders of Iraqi Kurdistan who has been in contact with the Trump administration.
Το σχέδιο Τραμπ για ανατροπή του ιρανικού καθεστώτος με κουρδική βοήθειαGreece· 2026-03-04
Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Masoud Barzani was involved in discussions with Donald Trump about the war developments.
الأعرجي وعراقجي يبحثان تعزيز ضبط الحدود المشتركة لمنع التسلل خلال الحربIraq· 2026-03-04
President Donald Trump held confidential talks with Kurdish leaders in Iraq, including Masoud Barzani.
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Croatia· 2026-03-03
President Donald Trump held confidential phone calls with key Kurdish leaders in Iraq, including Masoud Barzani.
Jutarnji list - Novi veliki napad na Teheran; Britanci na Cipar šalju moćni razarač, može skidati projektileCroatia· 2026-03-03Masoud Barzani believes that the 'Coordination Framework' must first finalize its candidate for the premiership.
جلسة مرتقبة لانتخاب الرئيس.. والمالكي قد يسقط بالتواقيع!Iraq· 2026-02-25
Masoud Barzani, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, discussed developments in Syria and the election of the President of Iraq with the U.S. special envoy to Syria, Tom Brack.
البيت الكردي يترقب.. فتور في مفاوضات الرئاسة بانتظار حسم “الإطار”Iraq· 2026-02-25
Masoud Barzani welcomed Barak, emphasizing Iraq's desire for full sovereignty.
زيارة في توقيت إقليمي حرج.. باراك يطرق أبواب بغداد وأربيلIraq· 2026-02-24
Masoud Barzani is mentioned as a political figure who met with Thomas Barrack regarding Iraqi politics.
انقلاب الـ24 ساعة.. تراجع المالكي وصعود السوداني المشروطIraq· 2026-02-24
Masoud Barzani called for an end to the 'inappropriate treatment' against the people of Kurdistan by the federal government.
بارزاني يدعو من أربيل إلى إنهاء «التعامل غير اللائق» مع كردستانIraq· 2026-02-21
Masoud Barzani is leading efforts to form a unified Kurdish political council.
حراك كردي لتشكيل إطار موحد برئاسة بارزاني وحسم ملفات الحكومة والرئاسةIraq· 2026-02-18
Masoud Barzani is mentioned in the context of political agreements and negotiations regarding the leadership in Iraq.
"تلك الرائحة"*.. لا دكَـة عشائرية ولا فوبيا وطنية!Iraq· 2026-02-17
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
الكرد ينتظرون اتفاق «الإطار».. المالكي مرشح وحيد لكن الحسم معلقIraq· 2026-02-17
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party who commented on the need for Shiite forces to resolve their issues.
من موّل الهجوم على المالكي؟Iraq· 2026-02-11
Masoud Barzani's words from 2019 resonate strongly in the current context of Kurdish politics.
عامل تعديل في التوازنات الإقليمية الناشئةIraq· 2026-02-10
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and has indicated that the prime minister position should be resolved internally among Shiites.
نهاية «النَّفَس الطويل».. المالكي يقترب من إعلان الانسحابIraq· 2026-02-03
Masoud Barzani received the Coordination Framework delegation in Erbil to discuss political matters related to the presidency and government formation.
وفد الإطار التنسيقي في أربيل لبحث رئاسة الجمهورية واستكمال تشكيل الحكومةIraq· 2026-02-02
Masoud Barzani welcomed the American delegation and expressed gratitude for the U.S. support for the Kurdistan people.
ترمب يشكر بارزاني على دعمه اتفاق دمشق و«قسد»Iraq· 2026-02-01
Masoud Barzani played a significant role in reaching an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
جهود بارزاني تُفضي إلى اتفاق بين دمشق و«قسد» وتُنهي الاقتتالIraq· 2026-02-01
Masoud Barzani is a Kurdish leader who was involved in discussions about Nuri al-Maliki's political situation.
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Turkey· 2026-01-29
Masoud Barzani is a Kurdish leader who discussed the situation in Syria with Tom Barrack.
«استشهاديو الفصائل» ينفجرون بوجه المالكي: كيف سيقنع واشنطن؟!Iraq· 2026-01-27
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the 'Kurdistan Democratic Party' who has shifted from opposition to alliance.
المالكي لرئاسة الحكومة بعد 12 عاما.. دورة كاملة للسياسة العراقيةIraq· 2026-01-27
Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani met with U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
Video shows Syrian fighter with braid he claims is from Kurdish woman in Raqqa
United States· 2026-01-26
Masoud Barzani discussed the latest security and political developments in Syria with the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi.
أربيل تحتجّ على تصعيد شمال شرق سوريا.. وبارزاني يهاتف عبديIraq· 2026-01-26