US ambassador to Turkiye: Rethinking US function within the Middle East | Donald Trump
The US ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, says Washington’s relationship with the Middle East wants to vary, from one among management to one among assist.
The United States ambassador to Turkiye and particular presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq says Washington’s relationship with the international locations within the Middle East wants to vary.
Tom Barrack says the US now not seeks to dominate the area.
He received’t say whether or not the battle in Iran was a mistake – however acknowledges the instability it induced has led to unintended penalties.
Barrack says President Donald Trump is towards what he calls “ceaselessly wars”, and ending the US-Israel battle on Iran would require a significant compromise. According to him, all sides should settle for situations it doesn’t like.
However, he’s nervous that rising tensions might result in miscalculation.
Barrack says belief is missing between Washington and Tehran, and that’s hampering talks to agree on a deal.
He tells Al Jazeera that international locations within the area shouldn’t rely on the US to resolve their issues and that they should look out for themselves. He insists the Trump administration has not deserted the area, however is slightly re-examining its function.
Barrack admits that years of US involvement within the area reveal that intervention and regime change don’t work. He says it’s time to put down the weapons and resolve disputes via negotiations and mutual respect.
Published On 22 Oct 2026
