Iranian media highlights Barzani’s stance during the Iran-Israel war

Shafaq News – Tehran / Erbil

A report by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency praised
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani for his stance during the 12-day
war between Iran and Israel.

Highlighting his condemnation of Israeli strikes and his
efforts to maintain border stability, the report pointed to Barzani’s early
statement at the start of the conflict, describing it as impactful. In the
statement, Barzani rejected the use of military force and warned that further
escalation could jeopardize regional security and stability.

According to the report, Barzani took parallel steps to
reinforce the security agreement between Baghdad and Tehran and bolster
military presence along the Kurdistan Region’s border with Iran to prevent any
hostile activity from being launched from Iraqi Kurdish territory.

The report also referenced a phone call between Barzani and
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during the height of the conflict, in
which both sides reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to easing tensions and
maintaining stability.

Barzani later welcomed the ceasefire announcement between
Iran and Israel, reiterating his support for diplomacy as the preferred path to
resolving disputes in the Middle East.

Tasnim concluded by noting that Barzani’s swift and direct
positions came “at one of the most sensitive moments in Iran’s history,”
reflecting his commitment to strengthening ties with Tehran across multiple
sectors.