President Barzani & Gen. Petraeus explore stronger US role in Iraq and Kurdistan - 10/13/2025

[ronscarpa]

President Barzani & Gen. Petraeus explore stronger US role in Iraq and Kurdistan

Kurdistan RegioniraqUSNechirvan BarzaniCIADavid Petraeus

 

2025-10-13 / 08:07

Shafaq News – Erbil

 

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met on Monday with former CIA Director David Petraeus to discuss political and security developments in Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and the wider Middle East.

 

According to a statement from the Kurdish Presidency, both underscored the importance of strong US relations with Iraq and the Region, describing the partnership as one rooted in shared strategic interests that can be expanded across multiple sectors.

 

Barzani and Petraeus highlighted Iraq and Kurdistan’s potential to act as “a bridge” for dialogue and regional cooperation through joint efforts in energy and economic development.

 

The meeting further reviewed the peace process between Ankara and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which it designates as a "terrorist" organization, the situation in Syria, and the continued risks posed by terrorism and ISIS remnants.

 

Read more: After US withdrawal: Why experts warn of an ISIS resurgence in Iraq

 

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/President-Barzani-Petraeus-explore-stronger-US-role-in-Iraq-and-Kurdistan

[Society]

What is Patreus doing there???   Deep State operative......Logan Act violation?

[md11fr8dawg]

8 minutes ago, Society said:

What is Patreus doing there???   Deep State operative......Logan Act violation?

I was wandering the same thing!!

[3n1]

5 hours ago, Society said:

What is Patreus doing there???   Deep State operative......Logan Act violation?

 

my thoughts exactly ....... i feel sure he's not telling them we are taking back all the pallets of USD he flew over there...

 

General David Petraeus left public life after a 2012 scandal involving an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell, during which he illegally provided her with classified information. He resigned as CIA Director, later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for mishandling classified materials, was sentenced to two years' probation and a $100,000 fine, and was required to serve no jail time. He now holds visiting professorships at the University of Southern California and the City University of New York and works as a partner at the investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR).