U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, stressed the importance of direct engagement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, describing it as the most effective way to address their outstanding disputes.
In a post on X, Barrack said oil exports, salaries and revenues remain among the main issues requiring joint understanding. He noted that Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani had demonstrated leadership in this regard during their talks on Monday.
Barrack reiterated Washington's support for Baghdad and Erbil in their efforts to build a prosperous Iraq while safeguarding its sovereignty.
