Trump appoints Tom Barrack as special envoy to Iraq - 5/31/2026

[ronscarpa]

Trump appoints Tom Barrack as special envoy to Iraq

PoliticsiraqbreakingUSATom Barrack

 

2026-05-31 / 08:14

Shafaq News- Washington

 

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the appointment of US Ambassador to Turkiye Tom Barrack as Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq and Syria.

 

Trump said Barrack would continue serving as ambassador to Turkiye while taking on his new responsibilities, "with the full support of the US Department of State."

 

Washington seeks to deepen strategic cooperation with the governments of Iraq and Syria amid expanding ties with both countries, according to the US President. Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Barrack would continue to play a leading role on Syria and Iraq policy within the Trump administration despite the end of his formal designation as special envoy to Syria.

 

Donald J. Trump                                                      TRUTH

@realDonaldTrump

 

I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq, our relationship with them continues to grow! Tom will remain Ambassador to Türkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State. We greatly appreciate the work that Tom Barrack has done, and his continued willingness to serve our Country. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

President DONALD J. TRUMP

 

Barrack was appointed Special Envoy for Syria in May 2025 as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape its approach to Syria and lift sanctions on Damascus, while recognizing Turkiye’s growing role in the Syrian file.

 

https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Trump-appoints-Tom-Barrack-as-special-envoy-to-Iraq

[southbeach]

Turkey, Syria, and Iraq all slated to revalue.  Makes perfect sense for one same guy to orchestrate it.

[screwball]

2 hours ago, southbeach said:

Turkey, Syria, and Iraq all slated to revalue.  Makes perfect sense for one same guy to orchestrate it.

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