Peshmerga unification

Kurdistan

In Key Reform Step, Kurdistan Region Merges Unit 80 into Peshmerga Ministry

President Masoud Barzani salutes the Peshmerga forces. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

Kurdistan

President Barzani visits Peshmerga frontlines, discusses political situation

A Peshmerga officer stands next to an armored vehicle. (Photo: Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs)

Kurdistan

Peshmerga Near Final Stage of Force Unification Under Comprehensive Reform Plan

Osman Risha, spokesperson for the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, speaking to Kurdistan24, Aug. 19, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Peshmerga Ministry Nears Completion of Force Unification, Says Top Official

Female Peshmerga members rest after crawling through mud during their graduation ceremony held at Bapshytan Training Center in the Kurdistan Region, Feb. 12, 2020. (Photo: U.S. Army)

Kurdistan

Peshmerga Minister: 'Full Unification of Forces Will Be Achieved in Upcoming Cabinet'

Sihad Barzani, Commander of the First Support Forces, of Kurdistan Peshmerga, Jan. 30, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Peshmerga First Support Forces Holds Graduation Ceremony

Peshmerga seniors in a meeting, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Kurdistan

KRG MoPA holds very important meeting, coalition rep. attends too

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in the meeting with the British Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Kurdistan

UK Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin meets with KRP Nechirvan Barzani

Kurdistan Region's Minister of Peshmerga Affairs, Shorsh Ismail. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

"Major progress made in military reform program", KRG Peshmerga Minister stated

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani delivering a speech during the ceremony at Qalachwalan Military College. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region President emphasizes unification of Peshmerga forces under Ministry's command

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani (R) and Maj. Gen. Kevin C. Leahy (L). (Photo: KRP Office)

Kurdistan

KRP Nechirvan Barzani meets with Commander of International Coalition Forces

Lieutenant General Issa Ozeir, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Peshmerga (R) and Colonel Rap Brandstetter, Commander of the Coalition Forces in the Kurdistan Region (L). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Peshmerga Ministry Chief of Staff discusses reform plan with Coalition Forces Commander

The Minister of Peshmerga Shorsh Ismael. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Peshmerga Minister highlights steps toward unification

Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region's President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Major General Joel B. Vowell to Discuss Regional Security

Shorish Ismail, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Peshmerga Affairs, speaking to Kurdistan24, March 9, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

By 2026, Peshmerga's 70, 80 units will be united: KRG Minister of Peshmerga

Shorish Ismail, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Peshmerga Affairs. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan

KRG Peshmerga Minister to resume duties after year-long absence