Tom Barrack, the US Ambassador, stands by his comments regarding Israel, Hezbollah, and F-35 sales to Turkey.
US Ambassador Defends Comments on Israel and Hezbollah US Ambassador Tom Barrack has responded to criticism regarding his comments that seemed to equate Israel with Hezbollah. He contends that his remarks were an expression of “realism,” not a shift in US policy. During his address at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Barrack suggested that Turkey should […]
Challenges Accumulate for Trump’s Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack
Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and a seasoned businessman, has a longstanding friendship with President Donald Trump. Yet, some of his recent views have drawn criticism. In June, Barrack expressed support after the U.S. approved Turkey’s purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system, blending NATO and rival technologies to justify the resumption of […]
Barrack to back Trump’s Middle East plan as the new Special Envoy for Syria
Tom Barrack to Serve as US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack, the Turkish US ambassador and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, announced on Friday that he will take on the role of Syria’s Special US Envoy. This comes amidst discussions about relief from recent sanctions. In a post on X, Barrack expressed his […]