Tom Barrack
Can Kurdish leaders, US envoy help end Kurdistan Regional Government crisis?
The KDP won 39 seats in the 100-seat parliament, while the PUK secured 23. Neither party has enough seats to govern alone, making negotiations over senior positions and cabinet portfolios essential.
Widespread blackout caused by drone attack on Khor Mor gas field, exposing Iraqi vulnerabilities
Druze experts condemn Tom Barrack's accusations against Syrian Druze, warn of sectarian violence
Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
Sweida’s crisis and the quiet path to a Syria-Israel security deal - opinion
The US is playing a mediating role in the Syria-Israel security discussions, and is also deeply involved in the agreement known as the 'Sweida roadmap,' publicly announced in Damascus.
Tom Barrack’s diplomacy of optics: Fast deals, fragile peace - opinion
Tom Barrack’s high-speed diplomacy in Syria and Lebanon backfired, fueling instability, alienating allies and deepening mistrust across the region.
Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact, US envoy says
Syria and Israel are in talks to reach an agreement that Damascus hopes will secure a halt to Israeli airstrikes and the withdrawal of Israeli troops who have pushed into southern Syria.
Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is due to meet US lawmakers in Washington to discuss lifting sanctions and advancing a security deal with Israel, Senator Lindsey Graham was cited as saying.
Syrian leader says talks with Israel underway on disengagement agreement
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’a said talks with Israel aim to restore the 1974 disengagement terms, as Damascus balances outreach to the US, Russia, and regional states.
Pentagon approves security assistance package for Lebanon worth $14.2 million
The Pentagon approved a package that will aid the Lebanese Armed Forces's disarmament of Hezbollah
'Arrogance of a cowboy': US envoy slammed for off-the-cuff remark in Lebanon
As ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Barrack has not usually caused offense, though his role on Syria policy has led to some controversy among those who support the US-backed SDF.
US lawmakers Shaheen, Wilson return to Syria for continued talks with Sharaa
Syria's new president furthered his efforts at strengthening international relationships by meeting with US representatives for a fresh round of talks.
Lebanon to draft plan for Hezbollah disarmament on Sunday, US envoy says
Israel will give a counterproposal when it receives Lebanon's plan, Barrack said after meeting with the Lebanese president in Beirut.
US envoys Barrack, Ortagus in Israel for talks on Syria and Lebanon
Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham will join the two envoys in Beirut on Monday, The Jerusalem Post can exclusively reveal.
