Kurdistan President welcomes Trump-brokered Iran-Israel truce
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, describing it as a step toward regional stability and peace.
In a post on X, Barzani wrote that he holds a “firm belief that the only viable path to lasting stability, security, and prosperity in the Middle East lies in comprehensive, constructive dialogue and mutual understanding among all parties.”
I welcome President @realDonaldTrump’s announcement of Iran-Israel ceasefire. I firmly believe that the only viable path toward lasting stability, security, and prosperity in the Middle East lies in inclusive, constructive dialogue and mutual understanding among all parties.I…
— Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) June 24, 2025
He also expressed appreciation for Trump and other international leaders for their commitment to diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of conflict during what he described as a critical time for the region.
Barzani’s remarks represent the first public response by a senior Iraqi official following President Trump’s announcement that Iran and Israel had agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
