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UPDATED Aug 24, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
Aug 18, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli Syria strike unnecessary escalation
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U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was unnecessary escalation.
WHO: Tom Barrack
WHAT: Said an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET
WHERE: Turkey
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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