Former U.S. Secretary of State Writes "The Kurds deserve better — how the US can support an ally’s bid for freedom"

Preview: Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo writes "Kurdish ambitions for greater autonomy are not only righteous, they align with America’s own critical interests. As secretary of state and CIA director in President Trump’s first term, I witnessed their unwavering commitment to our shared objectives firsthand.

Unlike many other partners in the region, the Kurds never engaged in anti-American terrorism, never cost American lives and never wavered in their friendship.

Their loyalty has delivered exceptional returns on a modest investment, compared to the trillions spent in other Middle Eastern conflicts."

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Mr.Pompeo also shared his support on X.

These comments follow Prime Minister Barzani's official visit to Washington D.C., where he met with Trump officials to sign billions of dollars in energy deals between the U.S. and Kurdistan.