{"id":135437,"date":"2026-02-08T18:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=135437"},"modified":"2026-02-08T18:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:49:12","slug":"barzani-u-s-envoy-barrack-discuss-regional-developments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/135437\/","title":{"rendered":"Barzani, U.S. envoy Barrack discuss regional developments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani held a phone call on Sunday evening with the U.S. Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, to discuss political developments in the region, according to media reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the call, the two sides exchanged views on the general political situation in the Middle East, as well as the latest changes and developments in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the reports, Barzani and Barrack agreed on the importance of continuing efforts to prevent tensions, unrest, and armed confrontations, and to work toward peace and stability across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two sides also expressed mutual appreciation for the roles they have played in supporting stability and dialogue in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barzani, for his part, expressed his appreciation for the role of the United States, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and strengthening the longstanding partnership between the people of the Kurdistan Region and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The phone call comes amid ongoing political and security developments across Syria and the wider region, where international and regional actors continue diplomatic contacts aimed at preserving stability and preventing escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No further details were released regarding the outcomes of the call or any potential follow-up meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Atoun Jan<\/strong><br><br><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani held a phone call on Sunday evening with the U.S. Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, to discuss political developments in the region, according to media reports. 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