US envoy arrives in Baghdad ahead of meetings with Iraqi, Kurdish officials

“Today I will meet with Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to convey President [Donald] Trump’s support for his government, and discuss our partnership on a new direction for a strong and mutually beneficial US-Iraq relationship,” he added.

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Iran accuses US envoy of 'whitewash' of World Cup visa refusals

"You cannot whitewash conduct that violates FIFA regulations and breaches the United States’ host obligations merely by praising yourselves," the Iranian embassy in Turkey said, addressing US Ambassador Tom Barrack.

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Trump appoints Tom Barrack as US envoy to Iraq

US President Donald Trump said the appointment comes "as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq" and that "our relationship with them continues to grow."

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Tom Barrack to play ‘leading role’ for Iraq, Syria as title expires: Rubio

"He will continue to play a leading role for the Trump Administration in both Syria and Iraq, where his expertise, relationships, and understanding of the America First agenda will continue to deliver wins on behalf of our great country," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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US envoy says both sides of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire ‘equally untrustworthy’

"We need a path with Hezbollah, and that path has to be not killing Hezbollah," said US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack.

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Trump condemns attack on Kurdistan Region President's residence, vows support

US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack "conveyed a message from President Donald Trump in which he strongly condemned the attacks on the Kurdistan Region and the drone strike on the residence of President Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok," read a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency.

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US envoy says working with KRG to alleviate Baghdad-imposed trade embargo

“One of things we’re working in concert with the Barzanis and the Talabanis is how do we help in alleviating this embargo-sanction situation which has them not in ownership of their own security,” Barrack added.

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PM Barzani, Barrack condemn attacks on Kurdistan Region, US embassy in Baghdad

During the call, Barzani and Barrack "condemned the attacks on the Kurdistan Region and the US Embassy in Baghdad," according to an X post from the Kurdish premier

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President Barzani, US Envoy Barrack discuss attacks on Kurdistan Region

"President Barzani underscored that the Kurdistan Region is always part of the solution and never been or will be part of any problem," read a statement from Barzani Headquarters.

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