U.S. Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barzani 04/11/2025 02:38 PM EDT

 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barzani

04/11/2025 02:38 PM EDT

Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today.  The Secretary highlighted the strong partnership between the United States and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in expanding business opportunities, promoting regional stability, and strengthening democracy.  The Secretary and Prime Minister agreed that reopening the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline immediately is crucial to protecting past U.S. investments and attracting future investment.