Masoud Barzani

President Masoud Barzani spoke by telephone on Monday evening, 26 January 2026, with Tom Barrack, the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Affairs.

The conversation focused on recent developments in Syria. Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire between the SDF and Syrian government forces and highlighted the need for uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to Rojava, particularly Kobanê. They also emphasized the importance of ensuring that aid delivery mechanisms remain stable and continuous.