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Lebanon Debate
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Barak and Lebanese Partner in $15B Project Faces Conflict Allegations
The investigation sheds light on U.S. envoy Thomas Barak's attempt to promote an oil pipeline project connecting Iraq and Syria, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, involving a company run by Lebanese businessman Ziad Ghandour. Ethical concerns are raised about potential conflicts of interest and the possibility of violating neutrality rules, especially since Barak has a financial interest in a company linked to the project, despite denying that he directly profits from the pipeline. The project requires investments of up to $15 billion and is expected to take approximately four years to launch. It has political and regional support but raises ethical questions regarding the influence of personal relationships on his diplomatic role.
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