U.S. President Donald Trump announces that Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, will take on expanded responsibilities as a special presidential envoy. Multiple outlets report that Trump adds Iraq to Barrack’s portfolio alongside Syria, broadening the scope of the existing envoy role. In the announcement, Trump says the change reflects Washington’s intent to deepen diplomatic efforts related to the Middle East, as the U.S. engages on issues affecting Syria and Iraq. Coverage also frames the appointment as part of heightened regional diplomacy, with the U.S. operating amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The reports are aligned that Barrack is named directly to the additional envoy position by Trump, and that the role specifically covers both Syria and Iraq. One outlet notes the expansion of the envoy’s scope, while another emphasizes Barrack’s dual responsibilities and the timing against the backdrop of broader regional developments. No additional details on specific policy objectives or timelines beyond the expanded remit are included in the provided summaries.