Iraqi leaders condemn drone attack on President Barzani residence
Shafaq News- Baghdad (Updated at 21:50)
Iraqi political leaders and officials condemned a drone attack targeting the residence of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok.
President Abdul Latif Rashid condemned the attack, calling it a serious threat to national stability and urging authorities to investigate and hold those responsible accountable. He stressed the need for stronger coordination between Baghdad and Erbil to prevent further incidents, while warning against any attempts to drag Iraq into regional conflict and emphasizing the importance of unity and security.
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, during a phone call with Barzani, reviewed security developments and directed the formation of a joint Baghdad-Erbil security team to investigate the incident and pursue legal action against the perpetrators.
PM Masrour Barzani described the incident as a “cowardly” attack and called on Baghdad to assume its responsibilities by bringing those behind it to justice and stopping what he described as ongoing terrorist actions. He also urged the international community and the Kurdistan Region’s allies to support efforts to protect its citizens and interests.
Ammar al-Hakim, head of al-Hikma (Wisdom) movement, described the strike as a serious threat to Iraq’s security and sovereignty and called for stronger measures to protect stability.
The al-Azm Alliance, led by Muthanna Al-Samarrai, also denounced the attack, warning that it undermines efforts to ease tensions and preserve internal security. It called for identifying those responsible and boosting coordination between Baghdad and Erbil to prevent further incidents.
Kurdish Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani described the strike as a dangerous escalation, warning that “armed groups operating outside state control are becoming a growing threat” to stability in both the Region and Iraq.
Khamees al-Khanjar, head of the Sovereignty Alliance (al-Siyada), described the incident as a “terrorist attack” that underscores "the threat posed by armed groups operating outside state authority and their impact on Iraq’s stability and institutions."
Iraqi Parliament Deputy Speaker Farhad Atroushi condemned the attack and said those responsible must be pursued and brought to justice, urging stronger coordination between security forces to prevent further incidents.
Other officials who condemned the incident included former Parliament Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi, Haider al-Feyli, head of the Feyli Kurdish bloc, and Arshad al-Salihi, head of the Turkmen bloc.
