Iraqi Kurdistan Security
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.
President Masoud Barzani talked about the situation in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, including the energy sector, humanitarian efforts, and… read more
President Masoud Barzani talked about the situation in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, including the energy sector, humanitarian efforts, and the conflict with ISIS.* President Barzani expressed his appreciation to the U.S. goverment for its assistance in the fight against ISIS. He also vowed he would not seek another term as president and expressed his desire for an independent nation for the Kurds. The discussion was moderated by Gerald Seib and translation was provided by Iraqi Kurdish Foreign Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir.
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State. close
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