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PM Barzani, U.S. Diplomat Discuss Iraq Government Formation and Bilateral Ties

PM Barzani, U.S. Diplomat Discuss Iraq Government Formation and Bilateral Ties

PM Barzani, U.S. Diplomat Discuss Iraq Government Formation and Bilateral Ties

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President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

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Iraqi Parliament Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

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Map of Syria with Western Kurdistan highlighted in red and the American flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

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President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

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President Masoud Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

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