US envoy Barrack defends decision to join Israel in war on Iran

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Tom Barrack, a US envoy, defended President Trump's decision during an event at the Global Security Forum in Doha, saying that Trump did not follow Israel into war against Iran, contradicting earlier statements made by Trump’s Secretary of State.

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Tom Barrack, a US envoy, defended the decision not to join Israel in a war against Iran, during his speech at the Global Security Forum in Doha. This stance contradicts earlier statements made by President Trump’s Secretary of State, who suggested otherwise. According to Barrack, President Trump did not align with Israel's actions regarding Iran. The forum provided a platform for discussions on global security issues.

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US envoy Barrack defends decision to join Israel in war on Iran

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