US envoy reaffirms Washington’s commitment amid talks with Syrian leadership

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Tom Barrack, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Syria and Iraq, met with Syrian interim president Ahmad Al-Sharaa to discuss cooperation aimed at enhancing security and stability in Syria. Barrack reaffirmed the US commitment to the Middle East, emphasizing a shift toward reducing direct involvement in conflicts while encouraging regional nations to take responsibility for their own security.