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On 26 Aug 2025, US envoy Tom Barrack upset Lebanese journalists by calling their behavior 'animalistic' during a press conference in Beirut. He asked the media to 'act civilized' or he would leave. His words caused anger among Lebanon's officials and press groups. The Lebanese presidency expressed regret and stressed respect for journalists. Press unions called Barrack's remarks insulting and warned of boycotts if he did not apologize. The event happened amid US efforts to disarm Hezbollah and promote peace in Lebanon. This incident increased tensions between the US envoy and Lebanese media. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 08:01 IST; source: link)