The Kurdish Peshmerga, a key military force in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, has recently received lightweight 105 mm M119 howitzers from the US. While some Iraqi officials have expressed concerns over the transfer, the Peshmerga's President Nechirvan Barzani emphasizes that the well-armed force is essential for defending Iraq and its interests. The article highlights the potential benefits of a well-equipped Peshmerga in combating ISIS remnants and securing critical infrastructure.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2024/10/22/a-well-armed-kurdish-peshmerga-could-actually-benefit-iraq/