U.S. envoy Tom Barrack said in Doha that President Donald Trump did not direct Israel's military campaign against Iran. Barrack described the launch of the attack as an Israeli decision taken on its own. He said Trump had not chosen the path that led to the war. Barrack also ruled out any deployment of American ground troops. His comments drew a clear distinction between Washington's political position and the military action carried out by Israel. The remarks did not provide a timeline for further U.S. action or specify what support Washington would offer Israel.