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U.S. Ambassador Warns Against Iran-Backed Threats, Urges Settlement

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack said in Qatar United States should not combat Iran-backed threats.
He added the United States should remain only in a supporting role, not control regimes.
Barrack noted the United States has carried out 23 regime changes, none of which succeeded.
He urged a settlement with Iran that includes a ceasefire, open waterways, civilian relief.
He downplayed a direct Israel-Turkey clash, urging both sides to lower tensions.

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U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack said in Qatar United States should not combat Iran-backed threats.
He added the United States should remain only in a supporting role, not control regimes.
Barrack noted the United States has carried out 23 regime changes, none of which succeeded.
He urged a settlement with Iran that includes a ceasefire, open waterways, civilian relief.
He downplayed a direct Israel-Turkey clash, urging both sides to lower tensions.