Carter Meets With Kurdistan Regional President at Pentagon U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, shakes hands with Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani as they prepare to meet at the Pentagon, May 7, 2015, to discuss matters of mutual interest. Barzani is on a weeklong visit to the United States to meet with senior officials. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 315794-O-FXW19-126.jpg Photo Gallery