Kurds will not take part in U.S.-led war - Barzani

The United States will not use areas under Kurdish control in a war against Baghdad, said Massoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Northern Iraq.

Last updated: July 23, 2019 | 21:45

By Tanya Goudsouzian

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Gulf News: What role will the Kurds play in a U.S.-led war on Iraq?

There have been reports of troops setting up military installations in Harir, northeast of Arbil. What is going on?

There have also been reports that Iraqi troops have crossed the line to occupy Kurdish villages in the Bashtapa area, beyond the Kushtapa checkpoint. Is this a cause for concern?

On Tuesday, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz threatened that Iraq would attack any government, which helps the U.S. pursue its plan against the Baghdad regime. Are you worried they may target areas under Kurdish rule?

Sania Rasoul, 50-year-old Kurdish widow, stands in her house in the village of Pirdawad. She is one of many widows helped by the Al Amal (Hope) Association. @Gulf News 2003

Do you support a war?

What would it take for the Kurds to play an active part in a U.S.-led war against Baghdad?

Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul told Reuters this week that Turkey would send troops into northern Iraq in the event of a U.S.-led war against Baghdad to protect the Turkmen minority, as well as the Kurds, from a "massacre". What is your reaction?

What would happen to the Ibrahim Khalil trade route after a war, or regime change?

But it is a main source of revenue for your administration

What has been the outcome of your talks with the Iranians?

How do you gauge the

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