Barzani, Trump envoy agree weapons should remain under state control

WASHINGTON, United States — Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy and agreed that weapons should be held solely under state control, according to Kurdish regional media. Photos of the meeting were released publicly, though the two sides have not issued detailed official statements. The issue of consolidating arms under state authority remains a recurring topic in Iraq's wider security discussions. Barzani's engagement with the U.S. official points to ongoing consultations between Erbil and Washington on regional security matters. Both sides also discussed broader security issues in the region, the reports said. Further details from the meeting are expected to be clarified in the coming days.