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Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkiye and special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq, told Al Jazeera that the United States needs to shift its approach in the Middle East from one of control to support. He stated that President Trump opposes "forever wars" and emphasized the need for countries in the region to address their issues through diplomacy rather than relying on US intervention. Barrack acknowledged past interventions have not achieved stability, advocating instead for mutual respect and negotiation between conflicting parties.

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The US ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, recently stated that Washington needs to rethink its relationship with countries in the Middle East, moving from a position of control to one of support. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Barrack emphasized that the United States no longer seeks to dominate the region and acknowledged the instability caused by past conflicts, including the war on Iran, which has led to unintended consequences. He expressed concern over growing tensions between Washington and Tehran, highlighting a lack of trust that hampers diplomatic talks. Additionally, Barrack asserted that Middle Eastern countries should rely less on US intervention and solve their own problems.

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The United States ambassador to Turkiye and special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq says Washington’s relationship with the countries in the Middle East needs to change.

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🔮 Barrack says President Donald Trump is against what he calls “forever wars”, and ending the US-Israel war on Iran will require a major compromise.

2026-10-22 · Al Jazeera

US ambassador to Turkiye: Rethinking US role in the Middle East · assertive framing

The US ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, says Washington’s relationship with the Middle East needs to change, from one of control to one of support. asserted

relationship → say → support

The United States ambassador to Turkiye and special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq says Washington’s relationship with the countries in the Middle East needs to change. asserted

relationship → say → East

Tom Barrack says the US no longer seeks to dominate the region. asserted

US → say → region

He won’t say whether the war in Iran was a mistake – but acknowledges the instability it caused has led to unintended consequences. asserted

it → say → consequences

Barrack says President Donald Trump is against what he calls “forever wars”, and ending the US-Israel war on Iran will require a major compromise. asserted

ending → say → compromise

According to him, each side will have to accept conditions it does not like. uncertain

it → accord → conditions

However, he is worried that growing tensions could lead to miscalculation. uncertain

tensions → worry → miscalculation

Barrack says trust is lacking between Washington and Tehran, and that is hampering talks to agree on a deal. asserted

that → say → deal

He tells Al Jazeera that countries in the region should not depend on the US to solve their problems and that they need to look out for themselves. asserted

they → tell → themselves

He insists the Trump administration has not abandoned the region, but is rather re-examining its role. asserted

administration → insist → role

Barrack admits that years of US involvement in the region demonstrate that intervention and regime change do not work. asserted

intervention → admit → region

He says it is time to put down the guns and resolve disputes through negotiations and mutual respect. asserted

it → say → negotiations

US ambassador to Turkiye: Rethinking US role in the Middle East

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