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Trump Appoints Tom Barrett as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq

Former US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrett has been named special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq by Donald Trump.

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Trump Appoints Tom Barrett as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq
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Donald Trump announced on the Truth Social platform that Tom Barrett, the US Ambassador to Turkey who has performed distinguished work, will be appointed as special presidential envoy to Syria and also as special presidential envoy to Iraq. This appointment comes as efforts continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with the governments of Syria and Iraq, with relations between the US and these countries continuing to grow.

Trump stated that Barrett will maintain his role as ambassador to Turkey and will carry out his new responsibilities with the full support of the US State Department.

The former president expressed appreciation for Barrett's work and his ongoing readiness to serve the country, concluding with thanks for attention to this matter.

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