US leaving oil-for-security approach, not Middle East: Envoy Tom Barrack
Summary
The United States is changing its approach in the Middle East by moving away from a deal based on trading security for oil and no longer trying to control the region. US diplomat Tom Barrack said the US will stay involved but will not try to reshape Middle Eastern governments through regime change, admitting past efforts have mostly failed. Meanwhile, talks between the US and Iran continue to try to end the ongoing conflict and ease tensions, with regional partners mediating the negotiations.Key Facts
- The US is shifting from trying to control the Middle East to maintaining a presence without domination.
- Tom Barrack is the US Ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria.
- The US has been involved in 23 regime changes in the Middle East, which Barrack says were mostly mistakes.
- Regional countries are realizing they cannot rely on the US to fix all their problems.
- US-Iran negotiations are ongoing to stop the war and restore stability, with Qatar helping mediate talks.
- Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to end the war, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil and gas supplies and is experiencing attacks on commercial ships.
- Iran wants to end the war but resists surrendering under military or economic pressure.
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