U.S. Sanctions to Support the Courageous People of Iran As the brave people of Iran continue to fight for their basic rights, the Iranian regime has responded with violence and cruel repression against its own people. In response, the United States is designating the notorious Fardis Prison, an institution where women have endured cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment. Simultaneously, the Department of the Treasury is sanctioning several Iranian security officials, includin

Delivering on Our Commitment: U.S. Disaster Assistance to the Cuban People Today, we are announcing the first in a series of direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba as part of the $3 million of disaster assistance committed by the Trump Administration following Hurricane Melissa. These shipments reflect our sustained commitment to the Cuban people as they continue to recover from the devastation. While the storm has passed, humanitarian needs remain acute, and recovery efforts

U.S. Disaster Assistance to the Cuban People The Trump Administration is following through on our commitment to deliver $3 million in much-needed disaster relief to the Cuban people affected by Hurricane Melissa. The United States remains steadfast in supporting the Cuban people’s post-disaster recovery. The first in a series of shipments of humanitarian assistance are designed to reach those most in need, bypassing regime interference, and ensuring transparency and accountab

Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Armenia. Begin Text Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met today in Washington, D.C., to announce the release of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) Implementation Framework.  This document, published below, is the latest step tow

Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Report on DPRK Violations and Evasions of UN Sanctions through Cyber and Information Technology Worker Activities Today at the United Nations, U.S. Department of State Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Jonathan Fritz briefed UN Member States and members of the press on the second Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) report , which focuses on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK)

UK Latin America Minister visits Ecuador to deepen security ties and work to disrupt cocaine trade at source UK and Ecuador Join Forces to Tackle Cocaine Trade at Source UK Latin America Minister visits Ecuador to deepen security ties and work to disrupt cocaine trade at source Joint action aims to protect communities in both countries Minister also to spotlight UK innovation and investment with Welsh-owned Hydro Industries and climate leadership in the Galapagos The UK and E

Withdrawal from Wasteful, Ineffective, or Harmful International Organizations Today, in furtherance of Executive Order 14199, President Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations identified as part of the Trump Administration’s review of wasteful, ineffective, and harmful international organizations. Review of additional international organizations pursuant to Executive Order 14199 remains ongoing. The Trump Administration has foun

U.S. Welcomes Saudi and Emirati Leadership Supporting Yemen’s Sovereignty and Regional Security The United States is concerned by recent events in southeastern Yemen. We urge restraint and continued diplomacy, with a view to reaching a lasting solution. We are grateful for the diplomatic leadership of our partners, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and remain supportive of all efforts to advance our shared security interests.

Ceasefire Between Cambodia and Thailand The United States welcomes the announcement from Cambodia and Thailand on reaching a ceasefire that halts hostilities along their border following the General Border Committee meeting. We urge Cambodia and Thailand to immediately honor this commitment and fully implement the terms of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.