Tom Barrack
Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
What does Tom Barrack's warning on Saudi Arabia reveal about US Middle East policy? - analysis
Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan
Syria deepens diplomatic ties with US as it weighs role in Saudi conflict with Houthis - analysis
Lebanon's cabinet meets to discuss Hezbollah's arms after US pressure
Pressure from the US and Hezbollah's domestic rivals for the group to relinquish its arms has spiked following last year's war with Israel.
Lebanon can’t get past talk of Hezbollah disarmament - analysis
"The government and Hezbollah need to fully commit and act now in order to not consign the Lebanese people to the stumbling status quo," Barrack wrote.
SDF leader meets French foreign minister as Paris prepares Syria negotiations - analysis
French foreign minister reaches out to Syrian Democratic Forces as Paris also juggles discussions with Turkey and Israel regarding key issues in Syria.
Syrian, Israeli officials discuss de-escalation in Paris meeting, US envoy says
"Our goal was dialog and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that," Barrack said in a statement on social media website X.
Israel's Dermer to meet Syrian FM, US envoy Barrack in Paris to discuss southern Syria
Dermer will also discuss the upcoming Iranian nuclear negotiations with European officials, ahead of the talks between European nations and Iran that will take place in Istanbul.
US warns Syria's Sharaa that 'there is no plan B for his government'
US envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack warned Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa that the country needs to recalibrate its policies, pointing out there is "no plan B."
US tries to claw back influence in Middle East after crisis in Syria - analysis
US Special Envoy to Syria Ambassador Thomas J. Barrack has been under a spotlight in the last two weeks as US policy continues to face challenges.