Kurdistan Region's Presidency expresses concern over Middle East escalation, calls for restraint
The Presidency warned that the current situation poses a grave threat to the security and stability of the region. It further cautioned that the continuation of such escalations will inevitably lead to more tragedies and widespread destruction.

Erbil (Kurdistan 24) – The Kurdistan Region’s Presidency issued a statement on Sunday expressing deep concern over the rapid military developments and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The statement highlighted the region's alarm over the recent targeting of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, and his companions, extending condolences to their families.
The Presidency warned that the current situation poses a grave threat to the security and stability of the region. It further cautioned that the continuation of such escalations will inevitably lead to more tragedies and widespread destruction.
In its call for peace, the Kurdistan Region’s Presidency urged all parties involved to exercise wisdom and self-restraint in order to prevent further deterioration of the situation and to safeguard stability in the Middle East.
Full Statement from the Kurdistan Region’s Presidency:
"We express our deep concern over the rapid military developments taking place in the region, including the targeting of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah, and his companions. We offer our condolences to the families of the martyrs and their loved ones, and stand in solidarity with them in these difficult times.
These events pose a serious threat to the security and stability of the region. We warn that continued escalation will only lead to more tragedies and destruction that will affect everyone without exception.
Therefore, we call on all parties to exercise wisdom and restraint to avoid a deterioration of the situation and ensure the preservation of stability in the region."
Presidency of Kurdistan Region
September 29, 2024