Welcoming Mexico’s Water Deliveries to the United States and Steps to Meet 1944 Water Treaty Requirements

In a historic demonstration of leadership, President Trump prioritized ensuring Mexican water deliveries for Texas farmers under the 1944 Water Treaty.  Through the direct engagement of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, we are now delivering on the President’s promise.  Mexico has committed to make […]

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$5 Million Reward Offer for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization MS-13

With the designation of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) on February 20, 2025, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), the U.S. government is working towards building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous hemisphere in the Americas by providing all available means to eliminate the threats of violent crime by MS-13 throughout […]

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Support of the Haitian Transitional Government and CARICOM

Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson Following discussions between the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of State with Prime Minister of Barbados and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Mia Mottley, the United States supports the statement by CARICOM condemning any actions to destabilize Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council.  The United States supports the efforts by the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission and CARICOM to assist the government […]

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of the Dominican Republic

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic today to express his deepest condolences following the roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo.  The tragic incident resulted in a significant loss of life, including several U.S. citizens.  Our hearts […]

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Sanctioning Evasion Network Supporting Hizballah Finance Operations

The United States is today designating a Lebanon-based sanctions evasion network that supports Hizballah’s finance team, which oversees commercial projects and oil smuggling networks that generate revenue for Hizballah. Such evasion networks bolster Iran and Hizballah, undermining Lebanon.  As part of today’s action, the United States is designating five individuals and three associated companies, including […]

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Sanctions Target Iran’s UAV and Ballistic Missile Procurement Networks

The United States is today sanctioning six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China that have been involved in the procurement of key components on behalf of entities connected to Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile programs. Today’s action is a part of President Trump’s maximum pressure campaign on the Iranian regime, […]

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Sanctioning Iran-Backed Houthi Network Procuring Weapons and Commodities from Russia

Today, the United States is sanctioning financial facilitators, procurement operatives, and companies operating as part of a global illicit finance network supporting the Houthis.  In coordination with Iran-backed Houthi financier, Sa’id al-Jamal, the network of actors designated today has procured millions of dollars of commodities from Russia, including weapons, dual-use materials, and stolen Ukrainian grain, […]

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Secretary Rubio’s Travel to Saudi Arabia and Canada

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts to advance the President’s goal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. While in Jeddah, he will also meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to discuss ways to advance shared interests […]

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Department Press Briefing – March 6, 2025

2:08 p.m. EST MS BRUCE: Well, this looks fabulous. I’m glad you’re here. Thank you all very much. I’m Tammy Bruce, the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department. It’s lovely to see you here, Everyone in the back, everyone watching on streaming or television or however you’re seeing us, thank you and welcome aboard. A […]

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