Barzani is the son of legendary Kurdish leader Mustafa Barzani, who enjoyed close ties with Israel during his revolts against the central Iraqi government. Dilshad’s brother Masoud — president ...

Barzani Turns on Barham As the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s vote share increased relative to the PUK, Masoud began to reconsider his deal.

Iraq's Ambassador to Italy, Saywan Sabir Mustafa Barzani, with Italian officials, at a ceremony for the return of stolen artefacts, 29 January 2025.

Masoud Barzani, whose father had been the face of the Kurdish minority's struggle in Iraq, had promised that the vote on independence from Baghdad would be a vital step in a century-long fight for ...

Two purchases in Beverly Hills worth a combined $47M are connected to the influential Barzani family of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Following the collapse of the republic, Mustafa Barzani fled to the Soviet Union. Massoud returned to Iraq and lived with his grandfather in Mosul, where he completed his primary education.

On July 25 Kurdistan held both presidential and parliamentary elections. A new, stronger opposition with more seats in the parliament indicates a change in the political landscape in the region.

Who is Masoud Barzani? Former fighter against Saddam’s forces sought to lead Iraqi Kurds to independence but ended up as its biggest casualty.

In an interview with NPR, longtime Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani says his people are re-evaluating their close alliance with the U.S. after the U.S. didn't back the failed independence push ...

The clothing, personal tools, and other belongings of Mullah Mustafa Barzani and his late son Idris Barzani – which they used during their struggle for freedom – are also displayed in the museum.

Masoud Barzani, who spent decades leading the long-oppressed Kurds, confirmed on Sunday he was stepping down as president of the Kurdistan Regional Government after his drive for independence ...

Barzani National Memorial inaugurated 11-05-2023 Karwan Faidhi Dri BARZAN, Kurdistan Region - With the participation of the Kurdistan Region’s top officials, leaders of political parties, and ...