Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack defended his controversial remarks equating Israel with Hezbollah, asserting they reflect a pragmatic approach to Middle Eastern politics. He emphasized that the U.S. maintains a strong stance against Hezbollah while advocating for Turkey's reintegration into the F-35 program despite its purchase of the Russian S-400 system.