Trump appoints Thomas Barrack as the new American envoy to Damascus.

President Donald Trump announced today the appointment of Thomas Barak as the new U.S. envoy to Damascus, emphasizing that Barak has a deep understanding and full awareness of the great potential that Syria offers for joint work and building positive relations between the two countries. In an official post published on the U.S. State Department's "X" platform, Trump expressed his happiness with this step, stating: "I am pleased to appoint Thomas Barak as the new U.S. envoy to Syria. He is fully aware of the great potential for working with Damascus to improve bilateral relations, establish peace, and combat extremism in the Middle East." This appointment comes amidst complex regional and international circumstances facing the region, as the U.S. administration, through Barak, seeks to enhance channels of dialogue and communication with Damascus, within a vision aimed at supporting stability and security in the Middle East. This move is considered a sign of Washington's desire to open new horizons for cooperation with Syria, despite the political and economic challenges it faces, which require cautious and balanced diplomatic handling.