U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. Ambassador to Turkiye Tom Barrack will take on expanded responsibilities as Special Presidential Envoy to both Syria and Iraq.

Axar.az reports, in a statement on social media, Trump said Barrack has “done an outstanding job” and will continue serving as ambassador to Turkiye while assuming the additional envoy roles.

"I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq," Trump stated on Truth Social.

He added that Washington’s relationships with both countries “continue to grow.”

"Tom will remain Ambassador to Turkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State," Trump wrote.