Erbil: Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani has strongly condemned the recent attacks targeting the office of Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the head of the Parastin Agency in Erbil. He described these incidents as “completely unacceptable and a dangerous escalation.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Nechirvan Barzani issued a statement urging the federal government to fulfill its responsibilities and constitutional obligations to safeguard the country’s security and stability. Barzani emphasized the importance of preventing similar attacks in the future. He highlighted that safeguarding Iraq’s sovereignty, security, and stability, including that of the Kurdistan Region, is a shared responsibility. He called for collective efforts to de-escalate tensions.

Earlier today, the Kurdistan Region’s Counter-Terrorism Service reported that the Prime Minister’s private office and the Parastin Agency director’s residence in the Pirmam district of Erbil Governorate were targeted by explosive-laden drones. The drones were reportedly launched from the Iranian side of the border. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incidents.