President Masoud Barzani responded to recent discussions surrounding the weapons of the Peshmerga forces, emphasizing, on Wednesday, that the Peshmerga’s arms carry historical and symbolic significance beyond their military function.
In a message published on his official X account, President Barzani said that the current political situation had prompted some parties to comment on the Peshmerga’s weapons and present a misleading interpretations and inaccurate views on the issue.
Addressing those, President Barzani emphasized the origins of the Peshmerga, stating that the force “was born from the blood, suffering, and tears of the people of Kurdistan.”
He said that the Peshmerga’s weapons represent far more than military equipment.
“The Peshmerga’s weapon is not merely pieces of iron, ammunition, or instruments of war. Rather, the Peshmerga’s weapon represents history, sacrifice, dignity, and conviction,” President Barzani said.
The President further noted that the weapons carried by Peshmerga fighters symbolize their enduring loyalty and commitment to the people of Kurdistan, as well as to their land and homeland.