Salahaddin Babaker, spokesperson for the Islamic Union of Kurdistan, announced that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) have shown readiness to support the initiative for a united front against the ongoing conflict. He stated, "We anticipate that both parties will reach an agreement." Today, Monday, the 18th of October 2026, Salahaddin Babaker made these remarks during a press conference.