Tom Barrack
US envoy Barrack meets Iraq PM, pushes new direction in bilateral ties
US envoy Tom Barrack met Iraq’s leadership in Baghdad, discussing security, militias, and economic cooperation as Washington pushes a “new direction” in bilateral ties.
The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Barrack to Iraq, Syria - analysis
Trump, Sharaa hold phone call, discuss lifting sanctions, importance of 'prioritizing diplomacy'
Turkey eyes post-Iran Middle East as regional order shifts - analysis
It’s not clear whether Ankara is posing as a neutral power or seeking to portray itself as similar to most European and NATO powers that also remained outside the war.
Tom Barrack leaves Syria envoy role after steering post-Assad outreach
A Lebanese-American real estate billionaire and longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, Barrack chaired Trump’s 2017 inauguration committee before taking on diplomatic responsibilities.
Kurdish-US partnership under strain amid regional rivalries, accusations - opinion
Kurdish leaders warn of rising mistrust with Washington amid accusations, regional rivalries, and fears of shifting US alliances in the Middle East.
Will Trump envoy Tom Barrack defend Turkey’s policies toward Israel?
At the upcoming conference Barrack will face questions about Turkey’s policies, US strategy in the Middle East, and the future of Israel-Turkey relations.
Syria condemns UAE embassy attack, Gulf nations voice outrage over protests
Protests targeting the UAE Embassy in Damascus spark regional condemnation, with Gulf nations criticizing the attack as a violation of international law, while Syria seeks to restore UAE ties.
Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel
This development shows some countries are beginning to change their approach to Syria, while still stressing the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Syria attempting to avoid regional conflict, Iran war as it navigates internal strife - analysis
Syria, now led by a new government headed by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has only recently emerged from a decade-long civil war following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Iraq turns to Kurdistan pipeline as Iran war chokes oil exports and economy - analysis
Baghdad has been seeking a deal to move oil through the Kurdistan Region to Turkey, but the Kurds want Iraq to lift the trade embargo it has imposed on the territory.
Turkey's Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus
Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey's new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
US efforts helped pave way for Syria-Druze deal, source tells 'Post'
Months of US diplomacy paved the way for a historic detainee swap between Damascus and the Druze of Sweida, marking a breakthrough in Syrian peace efforts.
