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US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says

By Ayse Betul Aytekin · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

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The US could strike Iran this weekend, according to a US envoy, following escalating threats from both Washington and Israel. Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, stated there is a possibility of a strike this weekend, emphasizing President Trump's openness to a deal but the situation remains tense.

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There are mounting threats from both Washington and Israel.: There are mounting threats from both Washington and Israel.
President Trump is open to a deal but the situation remains tense.: President Trump is open to a deal but the situation remains tense.

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US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says

23 October 2026 18:41 BST

The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said Friday, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel this week.

“Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely,” Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, told Israeli army radio in response to a question.

President Donald Trump “is very clear. He’s open and available and accessible to a deal, and we’ve been at the table for months and months and months,” Barrack said.

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says

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