Cracking Down on Iran’s Shadow Fleet Today, the United States is acting to stem the flow of the Iranian regime’s revenue used to support terrorism and other illicit activities. The Department of the Treasury is sanctioning 29 shadow fleet vessels engaged in the covert delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil and petroleum products. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise – Get a Free Transfer! Among the entities sanctioned is a network of compan

Sanctioning ICC Judges Directly Engaged in the Illegitimate Targeting of Israel Today, I am designating two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, Gocha Lordkipanidze of Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin of Mongolia, pursuant to Executive Order 14203, “Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court.” These individuals have directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli nationals, without Israel’s consent, including voti

United States Welcomes Bolivia’s Economic Reforms The United States welcomes today’s announcement by President Rodrigo Paz of a significant economic reforms package aimed at restoring stability, prosperity, and investment to Bolivia after decades of failed policies. ADVERTISEMENT: Your Portfolio Starts Here — Sign Up with Robinhood We recognize that the path ahead will not be easy. The Bolivian people have endured years of economic stagnation, corruption, and mismanagement. T

Niger Republic Day On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send my best wishes to the Nigerien people as they celebrate Republic Day. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees — Join Robinhood Today We value our 65 years of partnership with Niger and will continue advancing our shared interests including economic prosperity and counterterrorism. The United States remains a committed partner with Niger in its efforts to promote security an

Qatar National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the State of Qatar and the Qatari people as they celebrate Qatar National Day. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees — Join Robinhood Today This day is an opportunity to honor Qatar’s rich history, its cultural heritage, and the achievements of its people. The United States values our strong and growing partnership with Qatar built on close security cooperation, robust economic ties, and a shar

Safeguarding Global Health Security in Cameroon through the America First Global Health Strategy The United States and the Government of Cameroon signed a bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand significant health gains and advance global health security under the landmark America First Global Health Strategy. The MOU puts Americans first by safeguarding our nation from infectious disease threats, while also supporting Cameroon to build robust, self-relia

Bhutan National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people of Bhutan as you commemorate your National Day on December 17. We recognize your country’s rich history and culture on this important occasion. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees — Join Robinhood Today The United States values its friendship with Bhutan and looks forward to strengthening the ties between our countries. I congratulate the Kingdom of Bhutan as it commemora

Second Meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group On December 11, representatives from six United States government agencies and their Mexican counterparts convened the second Security Implementation Group (SIG) meeting in Mexico City, advancing security cooperation as sovereign partners to improve the safety and welfare of citizens on both sides of the border. Ending the illicit trade in fentanyl that kills thousands of Americans annually is a primary focus of

Terrorist Designations of Clan del Golfo Today, the Department of State is designating Clan del Golfo as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).     Based in Colombia, Clan del Golfo is a violent and powerful criminal organization with thousands of members. The group’s primary source of income is cocaine trafficking, which it uses to fund its violent activities. Clan del Golfo is responsible for terrorist attacks against publ