Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region (R), and Hakan Fidan, Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (L). (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)
A U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighter stands next an armored vehicle, in the eastern countryside of Deir el-Zour, Syria, Sep. 4, 2023. (AP)
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (left) shaking hands with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo: Iraqi Foreign Ministry)
US President Donald Trump (R) meeting with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (2nd L), seated along side Syria's FM Asaad al-Shaibani (L), US VP JD Vance (2nd R) and US envoy for Syria Tom Barrak (R), at the White House in Washington DC. (AFP)