Iraqi President Condemns Attacks on Kurdistan Region in Call with Pezeshkian, Warns of Escalating Tensions

Peregraf — Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Rashid has condemned ongoing attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, warning that such strikes are undermining regional stability and driving further escalation.

The call comes days after a deadly missile barrage on March 24, when Iranian ballistic missiles struck Peshmerga positions in two waves, hitting the headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division under Command Area One and a unit from the 5th Infantry Division. At least six Peshmerga fighters were killed and around 30 others wounded, marking one of the deadliest assaults on Kurdish forces in recent months.

According to data compiled by the Peregraf Media Foundation, more than 500 drones and missiles have targeted locations across the Kurdistan Region since the outbreak of the US-Israel War on Iran on February 28, 2026. Today, March 27, 2026, marks the 28th day of the war. The attacks have been attributed either to Iranian forces or to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a network of Iran-aligned armed groups operating within Iraqi territory.

During the call, President Rashid stressed Iraq’s firm rejection of war and expressed deep concern over the widening scope of the conflict, urging an immediate halt to military operations and a return to dialogue. He warned that continued fighting threatens not only Iraq but the broader stability of the Middle East.

The Iraqi president also explicitly condemned attacks on the Kurdistan Region, describing them as destabilizing and dangerous. He reiterated Baghdad’s rejection of any military action on Iraqi soil, calling such acts violations of sovereignty that risk dragging the country into a wider confrontation.

President Rashid emphasized that Iraq, both government and people, supports de-escalation and regional peace, noting that authorities in the Kurdistan Region are taking steps to secure borders and prevent Iraqi territory from being used in ways that could inflame tensions with neighboring countries, including Iran.

In a gesture of diplomacy, President Rashid extended condolences to the Iranian leadership and public following recent losses, including the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and civilians killed in military operations, among them victims of an attack on a girls’ primary school.

For his part, President Pezeshkian welcomed Rashid’s position, highlighting the deep historical ties between Iraq and Iran and reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

The Iranian president also proposed the creation of a regional union aimed at boosting economic cooperation, expanding trade ties, and enhancing communication among countries in the region, presenting it as a step toward long-term stability.

Despite diplomatic overtures, the continued wave of missile and drone strikes underscores the fragile security environment facing Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as regional tensions linked to the war continue to spill across borders.