Implementation of Iran-Related United Nations Security Council Resolutions The United States of America, along with 40 countries, gathered last week in Prague, the Czech Republic for a symposium designed to further advance the implementation of the reimposed United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) on the Iranian regime. Participants discussed the full range of issues affecting UN Member State implementation of the renewed obligations. The symposium served as an o

Joint Statement on the Eleventh U.S.-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the Economic Policy Dialogue. Begin Text: The United States and the United Arab Emirates held their eleventh Economic Policy Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on January 15, 2026.  His Excellency Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint Statement on the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue. Begin Text His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa al-Harthy, Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of Oman, welcomed Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Allison H

Visa Restrictions for Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) Members for Supporting Gangs The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions and revoke the visas of two (2) Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) members and their immediate family members (spouse and children).  These actions are being taken due to the TPC member’s involvement in the operation of gangs and other criminal organizations in Haiti, including through interference with the Governm

Australia National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to Australians everywhere as you celebrate Australia Day on January 26. The United States and Australia are bound by a long-standing alliance, strengthened over the 75 years since the signing of the ANZUS Treaty. Over the past year, our defense, economic, and security cooperation has deepened, reflecting our shared commitment to democratic values, regional stability, and mutual prosperit

Third Meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group Representatives from six United States government agencies and their Mexican counterparts convened the third Security Implementation Group (SIG) meeting in Washington, DC on January 23 to drive immediate, impactful results on security cooperation. The SIG underscored its priority focus of ending the fentanyl crisis by accelerating extraditions and transfers of high-value Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) t

Sanctions on Illicit Petroleum Traders to Support the People of Iran Today, the United States is taking further action to deny the Iranian regime the resources to oppress its people. The Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on eight entities and nine vessels in Iran regime’s shadow fleet. These entities have shipped hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), helping finance the regim

Nuclear Transport Solutions sign new strategic agreement on development of transport package designed to safely move the next generation of nuclear fuel UK and US Nuclear Experts Sign Landmark Partnership Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), the world’s leading nuclear transport specialist, and nuclear technology company Westinghouse have signed a new strategic agreement to work together on the development of Pegasus – NTS’s revolutionary transport package designed to safely mo

The United States Applauds Iraqi Leadership on ISIS The United States welcomes the Government of Iraq’s initiative to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities in Iraq, following recent instability in northeast Syria.  The United States appreciates the Iraqi government’s leadership and supports this bold initiative to ensure that ISIS terrorists cannot roam freely throughout the region.  As a member of the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Iraq is on the front line in confronting t