Mark Savaya begins role as Special Envoy to Iraq
Shafaq News – Washington (updated at 10:42)
US Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya officially assumed his duties on Sunday, following his appointment by President Donald Trump.
In a post on X, Savaya credited Trump for his "great leadership" and what he described as Iraq’s renewed position.
BECAUSE OF THE GREAT LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP, IRAQ IS NOW BACK. I AM ON THE JOB..LET'S MAKE IRAQ GREAT AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/rxlGHqlgOL
— Mark Savaya (@Mark_Savaya) November 2, 2025
Trump appointed Savaya as special envoy to Iraq in October. He is the third American to hold this position since 2003, following Paul Bremer and Brett McGurk.
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