Masud Barzani

Masud Barzani is a prominent Kurdish politician and the former president of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. He has been a key figure in Kurdish politics for decades, leading the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and advocating for Kurdish autonomy and rights. Barzani played a significant role in the fight against ISIS and has been involved in various negotiations regarding Kurdish independence and relations with the Iraqi government. Recently, he was in the news for sending aid to Kurdish fighters in Syria amidst ongoing conflicts and negotiations between Kurdish forces and the Syrian government.