US ambassador to Türkiye: Rethinking the US role in the Middle East

Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, says Washington should shift from controlling the Middle East to supporting it. He says Donald Trump opposes “forever wars” and that ending the US-Israel war on Iran will require both sides to accept major compromises. Barrack warns that rising tensions could lead to miscalculation, while a lack of trust between Washington and Tehran is obstructing talks. He argues that US intervention and regime change have failed and urges regional countries to rely less on Washington and settle disputes through negotiation and mutual respect.