PUK President: Safety of Our People is a Boundary that Cannot Be Crossed

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PUK President Bafel Jalal Talabani.

Bafel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), has strongly condemned what he described as a grave violation of security and sovereignty following a ballistic missile strike launched from Iran, reaffirming that protecting citizens remains the foremost priority while calling for an immediate end to the escalation.

The PUK President's message read:

Last night, our nation faced a grave and unacceptable violation of our security and sovereignty. A ballistic missile strike, launched from Iran, targeted our homeland and our heroic security forces.

First and foremost, our immediate priority is the safety, well-being, and protection of our citizens. Emergency services and defense forces are fully engaged, working tirelessly to ensure security across the country. We stand with our brothers in Erbil at this grave time, an attack on one is an attack on all.

We urge everyone to remain calm, vigilant, and to follow the official guidance of our security services. We stand together, resilient and resolute.

This deliberate act of aggression is a severe breach of international norms and an unwarranted escalation. We condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. Let it be clear: the targeting of our nation is entirely unacceptable, and the safety of our people is a boundary that cannot be crossed.

We are not seeking an escalation of conflict, nor do we desire further instability in the region. However, our restraint should not be mistaken for a lack of resolve or ability. We are actively coordinating with our allies and partners to ensure a measured, decisive, and robust diplomatic and defensive response to safeguard our nation.

We call for an immediate cessation of these hostile actions, we demand an immediate explanation for these violations. Our focus remains entirely on defense, de-escalation, and the absolute protection of our citizens.

Bafel Jalal Talabani
President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan



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