April 1, 2026
President Nechirvan Barzani received a phone call from Mr. Tom Barrack, Special Envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump for Syria and U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye.
Ambassador Barrack conveyed a message from President Donald Trump, in which he strongly condemned the attacks on the Kurdistan Region, including the drone strike targeting President Nechirvan Barzani’s residence in Duhok. President Trump expressed his sympathy to President Nechirvan Barzani and extended condolences to the families of the martyrs, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
During the phone call, Mr. Barrack also reaffirmed President Trump’s and the United States’ full support for maintaining security and stability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. For his part, President Nechirvan Barzani thanked him for the call and reiterated his appreciation for the United States’ stance and support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
The repercussions of the conflict in the region were another topic discussed during the call.