Rubio says Trump envoy Barrack to step down from Syria post
Tom Barrack, the US Special Envoy for Syria, will step down from his formal position but will continue to manage US policy in Syria and Iraq. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Barrack's expertise will remain valuable to the Trump Administration. The decision to keep Barrack in a key role signals a desire for continuity in US diplomatic efforts in the region.
- ▪Tom Barrack will step down as the US Special Envoy for Syria but will retain a significant role in managing policy for Syria and Iraq.
- ▪Marco Rubio stated that Barrack has played an invaluable role during his tenure.
- ▪Barrack's influence included pushing for the easing of economic sanctions on Damascus and coordinating counter-Islamic State operations.
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News|PoliticsRubio says Trump envoy Barrack to step down from Syria postTrump envoy Tom Barrack to exit formal Syria post but retain key role managing US policy in Syria and Iraq.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTom Barrack, centre, leaves Brooklyn Federal Court, Friday, November 4, 2022, in New York [Ted Shaffrey/AP]By Heba Habib, AP and ReutersPublished On 30 May 202630 May 2026US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack will step down from his post following the expiration of his formal mandate, but he is set to maintain a central diplomatic role managing policy for Syria and Iraq, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced.Barrack, a billionaire real estate investor and longtime…
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