US Envoy Pushed Partners Firm for Pipeline
US diplomat Thomas Barrack advocated for his business partner's firm to join a pipeline project in Iraq and Syria. Ethics experts say the actions raise concerns regarding conflicts of interest.
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United States presidential envoy Thomas Barrack advocated for a business partner's firm to join a $15 billion pipeline project, raising federal ethics concerns. The initiative aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint amid supply disruptions. Ethics experts say the promotion breaches impartiality rules regarding personal and business ties.
