Speaking a press conference on the day, Barzani said Turkey was bombarding the areas in the Kurdistan Region due to the presence of the PKK.

“The strikes were in those areas where PKK is present, not in the villages. So there is a reason, and that is the PKK,” Barzani added.

“A response to [the strikes] is not that you attack a Turkish military base in those border areas. They should talk with the KRG.”

Civilians have been informed not to go to those areas where the Turkish military is active, the Premier said. The issues occur when some people do not comply with the instructions.

The PKK and Iranian opposition groups use the Kurdistan Region’s soil to attack neighboring countries, Barzani said.

“We pay the price for something which we have not participated in and do not want to participate in,” Barzani added.

“It is not acceptable that the Kurdistan Region’s soil is used against any neighboring countries, and we are serious on the issue.”

Angry protesters stormed a Turkish military facility on Saturday, burning tents and several vehicles. One person died and at least ten were wounded, according to health officials.

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