US Envoy Doesn't Rule Out Iran Strike, Trump Denies Knowledge
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack suggested a U.S. strike on Iran could occur this week, amid rising tensions with Israel. President Donald Trump, however, denied knowledge of any such plans and stated he was unaware of Barrack's comments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously vowed to overthrow the Iranian regime. Barrack also clarified that the U.S. is not seeking regime change in Iran, despite potential consequences for continued threats.
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- U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack did not rule out a U.S. strike on Iran by the end of the week.
- President Donald Trump denied knowledge of any potential U.S. strike on Iran.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to overthrow the Iranian regime.
- Barrack stated the U.S. is not seeking regime change in Iran.
- Barrack noted that continued Iranian threats would lead to consequences, but not regime change.
U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack stated on Friday that he could not rule out a U.S. strike on Iran by the end of the current week, amid escalating threats from Washington and Israel. Barrack, who also serves as the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and is tasked with following the Syrian file, said in an online interview, "Could there be a strike this week? Absolutely." He clarified that he is not directly involved in any Iran-related matters.
Barrack added that U.S. President Donald Trump is "very clear. He is open and ready to reach an agreement, and we have been at the negotiating table for many months." When asked about Barrack's remarks, Trump downplayed their significance, telling reporters in Florida, "Was that my ambassador? He's a very powerful guy, I think. If that's the case, I don't know anything about it."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is campaigning for elections on Tuesday, has repeatedly vowed in recent days to overthrow the Iranian regime. Trump had previously expressed readiness to resume military action against Iran after diplomatic efforts stalled, though he had stated earlier that this would not happen before the November 3 midterm elections.
In a statement contrasting with Netanyahu's stance, Barrack indicated that the United States is not seeking regime change in Iran. Addressing Iranians, Barrack stated, "If you continue to threaten the world, our allies, and the Gulf region, there will be consequences. But these consequences will not be regime change." He reiterated that the U.S., through its president, is not interested in changing the Iranian regime, noting that the problem with regime change is always the question of what scenario would follow.
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