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Barak and Barrett Announce Trump's Peace Initiative with Iran and Hormuz Reopening

U.S. special envoys Barak and Barrett announced that President Trump is pursuing a peace agreement with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The statements, published by the Iranian Labour News Agency, frame Trump's vision as a path to security and stability in the Middle East. The claims have not been independently verified by other major news outlets.

Barak, the U.S. special envoy on Syria and Iraq, stated that Trump is seeking peace with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Labour News Agency reported these claims on October 20, 2026. Tom Barrett, also a U.S. special envoy for Syria and Iraq, echoed Barak's statements, describing Trump's vision as 'bright' for Middle East security. Both reports were published under the same date and time by the Iranian Labour News Agency, which is a state-affiliated news outlet in Iran.

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WireIranian Labour News AgencyOct 20, 01:01 PM
Barak: Trump is seeking peace with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. special envoy on Syria and Iraq claimed that Trump is seeking to achieve a peace agreement with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and has a clear vision for achieving security and stability in the Middle East.

WireIranian Labour News AgencyOct 20, 01:01 PM
Tom Barrett: Trump is seeking peace with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. special envoy for Syria and Iraq claimed that Trump is seeking to achieve a peace agreement with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and has a bright vision for achieving security and stability in the Middle East.