VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability.”
Tom Barrack · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Barrack criticized Israel's strike on the Syrian air base as an unnecessary escalation.
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