WASHINGTON – The United States Thursday came out against a call by Iraq’s Kurdish leader for an independence referendum, saying the only way the country could repel Islamic State radicals would be to stay united.

Massud Barzani, leader of the autonomous region, earlier told parliament to make preparations for a “referendum on the right of self-determination.” MOREHERE

The Turks have also come out in oopposition

The Turkish government said on Monday that it was against Iraq’s Kurdistan region splitting away from Baghdad, after Sunni militants seized a vast swathe of territory in Turkey’s conflict-torn neighbour.

“The government is very closely monitoring the developments in Iraq,” Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc told reporters after a cabinet meeting.

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In a Sunday speech at Tel Aviv University’s INSS think tank, Netanyahu endorsed the independence of Iraqi Kurds.

“With respect to the Kurds, they are a nation of fighters who have proven they can be politically committed, and are worthy of statehood,” he said.  - See more