Barak said there is a possible understanding between Syria and Israel, describing talk of American support for the Druze as completely wrong.
Al Akhbar newspaper quoted Barak as saying that the United States may launch an attack on Iran at the end of this week, without further details in the available text.
Barak said in a statement to Al Jazeera that President Trump has a clear vision for achieving security and stability in the Middle East.
Israel rejected any Turkish influence in Syria and affirmed its adherence to its position on Barak. It did not provide further details on the nature of this position.