Barrack Says Iran Strike Possible, Trump Says He Knew Nothing

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack said a strike on Iran could happen that weekend, but President Donald Trump said he knew nothing about the possibility if Barrack’s account was accurate. The remarks established no authorization or decision to attack, and no strike is reported as having occurred. Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Türkiye and a special envoy on Syria, made the comments in an interview with podcast host Mario Nawfal. Asked whether a strike could take place before the weekend ended, he replied that it was possible. The reports do not establish that Barrack was speaking from an approved military plan; one account noted he does not have a direct role on Iran policy. Barrack also said Trump remained open to a deal with Tehran and that Washington was not seeking regime change. He described a possible agreement involving unfreezing assets, lifting sanctions and ending military action, while saying threats to the United States, its allies and the Gulf could have consequences. He questioned what would follow an attempt to change Iran’s government. Trump’s response cast doubt on whether Barrack’s remarks reflected a plan known to the president. Asked about the possibility, Trump...