Thomas Barak
Thomas Barak is the new American ambassador to Turkey, having arrived in Ankara with a mandate to strengthen U.S.-Turkey relations. In his recent statements, he emphasized President Donald Trump's desire to elevate the alliance between the two nations, highlighting a history of cooperation and optimism for future collaboration. Barak's diplomatic mission comes at a time of significant geopolitical challenges, including ongoing discussions about the conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza.
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Thomas Barak expressed appreciation for the Iraqi government's step to transfer ISIS elements to Iraqi prisons.
أنقرة توافق على استلام (180)إرهابياً تركياً في السجون العراقية!
Iraq· 2026-02-23
Thomas Barak is the U.S. envoy to Syria who prioritized the reopening of the U.S. embassy in Damascus.
علاقة "طيبة" بين ترامب والشرع.. و"داعش" يفتح جبهة جديدة في سوريا!Iraq· 2026-02-22
Thomas Barak is the U.S. special envoy to Syria and met with the Iraqi Prime Minister to discuss stability in Syria.
العراق يتسلم 2250 إرهابيا ينتمون لتنظيم داعش من سوريا ويودعهم بمراكز مشددة
Egypt· 2026-02-07
Thomas Barak stated that the comprehensive agreement represents an important milestone in Syria's path towards national reconciliation.
اتفاق شامل لوقف إطلاق النار بين الحكومة السورية و«قسد»
United Arab Emirates· 2026-01-30
Thomas Barak is the US envoy to Syria who met with Ayman Safadi to discuss the ongoing crisis.
تأكيد أردني - أميركي لدعم جهود تثبيت وقف إطلاق النار في حلبUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-11
Thomas Barak stated that it is time to give Damascus a chance after its notable transformation.
واشنطن: حان الوقت لإعطاء دمشق فرصةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-11-14
Thomas Barak is the U.S. Special Envoy for Syria who announced the expected signing of an agreement by al-Sharaa.
Чего ожидать от «исторического» визита сирийского лидера в Белый дом — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-10
Thomas Barak is the American envoy to Lebanon who proposed a ceasefire agreement.
الخدعة الأمريكيةIraq· 2025-11-10
Thomas Barak is the U.S. envoy for Syria and Lebanon who stated that the time has come for Lebanon to regain its sovereignty.
اسرائیل آماده حمله وسیع است با حمایت آمریکا؛ ۵ نشانه مهم را بخوانید | نه لبنان تنها خواهد بود نه ایران
Iran· 2025-10-25
Thomas Barak is the U.S. special representative for Syria who met with the Syrian President.
Владата на Сирија и Курдите постигнаа договор за сеопфатно примирје
North Macedonia· 2025-10-07
Thomas Barak stated that Israel views the borders defined by the Sykes-Picot Agreement as 'meaningless'.
درگیری محتوم ترکیه و اسرائیل؟ | هشدار نشریه انگلیسی | هیچکس جولانی را نمیخواهد | سوریه کلید منطقهIran· 2025-09-03
Thomas Barak is noted for his role as a personal envoy in the region.
Θεωρείο: Διόρθωση γραμμής έναντι του Τσίπρα
Greece· 2025-09-01
Thomas Barak, the U.S. envoy to Syria, stated that Israel has a new perspective on borders after the October 7 attack.
آمریکا هم نقشه شوم اسرائیل را تایید کردIran· 2025-08-29
Thomas Barak stated that Israel does not want to occupy Lebanon but will not withdraw until it sees Lebanon's plan for disarming Hezbollah.
لبنان: مسار حصر السلاح انطلق ولا عودة عنهUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-26
Thomas Barak is expected to return to Beirut soon to support diplomatic efforts.
ישראל מביעה תמיכה נדירה בממשלת לבנון: "מוכנים לסייע"
Israel· 2025-08-25
Thomas Barak met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the U.S. request for Israel to limit its strikes on Lebanon.
واشنطن تطالب إسرائيل بالتهدئة في لبنانUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-25
Thomas Barak is mediating between Jerusalem and Damascus while pressuring the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah.
פגישת נתניהו עם השליח המיוחד תומאס ברק, ובקשת ארה"ב לרסן תקיפות בלבנוןIsrael· 2025-08-24
Thomas Barak is the U.S. ambassador who was informed about Lebanon's commitment to the arms handover decision.
لبنان يبدأ نزع السلاح من المخيمات داخل بيروتUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-21
Thomas Barak is the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey who claimed that the U.S. is ready to manage the Zangezur transportation corridor.
واکنش ارمنستان به خبر توافق با آذربایجان درباره ایجاد کریدور زنگزورIran· 2025-07-24
Thomas Barak, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, stated that the United States is ready to take charge of the Zangazur transport corridor negotiations.
علیرغم مخالفت ایران، ارمنستان و آذربایجان درباره ایجاد کریدور «زنگزور» با عنوان «پل ترامپ» توافق کردندIran· 2025-07-23
Thomas Barak, the U.S. special envoy to Syria, emphasized the importance of protecting al-Julani and warned of very dangerous threats against him.
جزئیات سوء قصد چندباره به جان الجولانیIran· 2025-07-22
Thomas Barak is the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for the Syrian file who received the memorandum from Lebanon.
لبنان يسلم رده على مقترح واشنطن بشأن «حصر السلاح»United Arab Emirates· 2025-07-21
Thomas Barak emphasized the need for peace and dialogue to resolve the current crisis in Syria.
السفارة الأمريكية فى سوريا تدعو رعاياها للمغادرة برًا إلى الأردنEgypt· 2025-07-20Thomas Barak confirmed that all parties agreed to the ceasefire by 5 PM Damascus time.
وقف إطلاق النار يدخل حيّز التنفيذ في السويداء.. والداخلية السورية تعلن انتشار القوات شمالًا وغربًا
Saudi Arabia· 2025-07-20
Thomas Barak, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, engaged in discussions about the ceasefire in Syria.
سوريا.. جهود مكثفة لتثبيت وقف القتال في السويداءUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-07-20Thomas Barak is the U.S. Special Envoy to Syria who supported the ceasefire agreement during the talks.
بعد نزيف الدم.. الأردن وسوريا وأمريكا يتفقون على إعادة الأمن لـ"السويداء"Saudi Arabia· 2025-07-19
Thomas Barak is mentioned as a special envoy negotiating with Lebanon.
המזרח התיכון עשוי להשתנות בקרוב, אבל יש לכך תנאי / רון בן ישיIsrael· 2025-07-11
Guilfoyle mentioned her close collaboration with U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Thomas Barak.
Κίμπερλι Γκίλφοϊλ: Ενέργεια και ΝΑΤΟ ψηλά στην ατζέντα της υποψήφιας πρέσβειραςGreece· 2025-07-09
Thomas Barak received a document from President Joseph Aoun containing several notes.
لبنان: الدولة وحدها من تملك خيار الحرب والسلمUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-07-08
The American envoy Thomas Barak is expected to receive a response tomorrow.
השליח האמריקני בדרך ללבנון. על הפרק: פירוק חיזבאללה מנשקוIsrael· 2025-07-06