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Israeli Strikes on Syrian Base Draw Criticism from Trump Envoy

Updated 2026-08-18 17:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Tom Barrack, President Trump's U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, condemned Israeli air strikes on a Syrian air base as an 'unnecessary escalation.' The incident highlights the complex dynamics between Israel, Syria, and the United States in the region.

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The Hill
Tom Barrack, President Trump's U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, on Tuesday condemned Israeli air strikes on a Syrian air base as an "unnecessary escalation." Israel carried out eight airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur base's runway and storage facilities, Syria's state-run
2026-08-18 17:01 UTC
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