Completion of UN Sanctions Snapback on Iran

[ad_1] This evening, at 8:00 p.m. EDT, the United Nations reimposed sanctions and other restrictions pursuant to six UN Security Council Resolutions – 1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, and 1929 – based on Iran’s continuing “significant non-performance” of its nuclear commitments. Their reactivation concludes the snapback process initiated on August 28, 2025, in an act […]

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On the Release of the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report

[ad_1] Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… On the Release of the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report Press Statement September 29, 2025 Human trafficking is a horrific and devastating crime that also enriches transnational criminal organizations and immoral, anti-American regimes. The 25th edition of the Trafficking in Persons Report pushes countries to take […]

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Welcoming the Release of Amir Amiry in Afghanistan

[ad_1] Today, thanks to President Trump’s leadership and commitment to the American people, the United States welcomes home U.S. citizen Amir Amiry who was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan. We express our sincere gratitude to Qatar, whose strong partnership and tireless diplomatic efforts were vital to securing his release. This homecoming reflects this Administration’s determination, reinforced […]

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Terrorist Designations of Four Iran-Aligned Militia Groups

[ad_1] Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… Terrorist Designations of Four Iran-Aligned Militia Groups Press Statement September 17, 2025 Today, the Department of State is designating Iran-aligned militia groups Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The Department previously designated all […]

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On Scarborough Reef  – United States Department of State

[ad_1] The United States stands with our Philippine ally in rejecting China’s destabilizing plans to establish a “national nature reserve” at Scarborough Reef.  Beijing claiming Scarborough Reef as a nature preserve is yet another coercive attempt to advance sweeping territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea at the expense of its neighbors, including by preventing Filipino fishermen from […]

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Imposing Sanctions on Online Scam Centers in Southeast Asia

[ad_1] Criminal actors across Southeast Asia have increasingly exploited the vulnerabilities of Americans online.  In 2024, Americans lost at least $10 billion to scam operations in Southeast Asia, according to a U.S. government estimate. In response, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today imposed sanctions on nine targets involved […]

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Executive Order – Strengthening Efforts to Protect U.S. Nationals from Wrongful Detention Abroad

[ad_1] Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order that takes unprecedented action to impose new consequences on those who wrongfully detain Americans abroad.  Through this Executive Order, actors designated as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention may face severe penalties including economic sanctions, visa restrictions, foreign assistance restrictions, and travel restrictions for U.S. passport holders.  Like […]

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Jesse Watters of Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News

[ad_1] QUESTION:  Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins us now.  All right, Secretary, you were in the room this afternoon with President Trump, Zelenskyy, all the European leaders.  Was there a big moment that happened? SECRETARY RUBIO:  Well, I think the whole thing was a big moment, unprecedented really when you think about all these European […]

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation

[ad_1] QUESTION:  Good morning, and welcome to Face the Nation.  Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders are heading to Washington Monday to meet with President Trump to discuss next steps following Mr. Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin.  The awkward conclusion to Friday’s summit yielded no formal agreement, with Vladimir Putin still insisting that […]

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