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Barrack Says Bilad Al Sham Comments Not a Threat to Lebanon

July 13, 2025 0

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack has sought to clarify recent comments that stirred strong reactions in Lebanon, after he appeared to suggest that the country risked being overtaken by Syria. His remarks, initially made in an interview with The National in the UAE, raised concerns about Lebanon’s sovereignty and regional stability. Barrack: Praise for Syria, Not a Warning to Lebanon Taking …