https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-leaving-oil-for-security-approach-not-middle-east-envoy-tom-barrackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-leaving-oil-for-security-approach-not-middle-east-envoy-tom-barrackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-leaving-oil-for-security-approach-not-middle-east-envoy-tom-barrack#u150429Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:56:53 +0000The United States is moving away from its traditional security-for-oil relationship with the Middle East, according to US envoy Tom Barrack. This shift marks a change in Washington's role as a guarantor of security in the region. Barrack emphasized that direct US military intervention on the ground is not a viable solution, particularly in conflicts like the Saudi-Houthi war in Yemen.Why it mattersThe US has been a key player in Middle East security for decades, often intervening militarily to protect its interests and those of its allies. However, recent statements by Barrack suggest a r