U.S. envoy says strike on Iran possible this weekend

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U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said a U.S. strike on Iran could happen this weekend during an interview with podcast host Mario Nawfal. Barrack was described as having no direct role on Iran.

WHO: Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey

WHAT: Barrack said a U.S. strike on Iran could happen this weekend.

WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM ET

WHERE: Turkey

WHY: Reason not reported.

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