During a press briefing in Beirut, U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack delivered key statements regarding ongoing efforts to contain regional escalations in Lebanon and Syria:
• “What we are trying to do now is restore stability to the region, not pour fuel on the fire.”
• On Hezbollah: “Disarming Hezbollah remains an internal Lebanese matter.”
• “The Lebanon ceasefire agreement has failed, and this is what we are trying to address.”
• “We must focus on restoring stability and security in the region today.”
• “My return to Lebanon is because President Trump is deeply committed to achieving stability.”
• “We will not deploy additional troops on the ground under hostile conditions anywhere.”
• “America cannot force Israel to do anything.”
• “What happened in Syria is horrific.”
• “It is important to integrate minorities into power structures in Syria.”
• “We are not currently considering sanctions on Lebanese officials.”
• “The Syrian government must be held accountable for ongoing events.”
Barrack’s remarks underscore Washington’s priority: de-escalation, stability, and accountability — while reaffirming Trump’s interest in avoiding further U.S. military entanglement.
