Author: Office of the Spokesperson

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Cook Islands. Begin Text: On the occasion of the Cook Islands’ 60th Anniversary as a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand on August 4, 2025, the Governments of the United States of America and the […]

Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy August 4, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.  The Secretary and Foreign Secretary Lammy discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza and efforts to reach a ceasefire – […]

Office of the Spokesperson Press Release Sanctioning Officials of the Palestinian Authority and Members of the Palestine Liberation Organization July 31, 2025 The State Department has reported to Congress that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) are not in compliance with their commitments under the PLO Commitments Compliance Act of 1989 (PLOCCA) […]

The Iranian regime continues to fuel conflict in the Middle East to fund its destabilizing activities.  Today, the United States is taking action to stem the flow of revenue that the regime uses to support terrorism abroad, as well as to oppress its own people.  The Department of State is imposing sanctions on 20 entities […]

Last week the United States repatriated a U.S. citizen minor from a displaced persons camp in northeast Syria for unification with the child’s family.  We thank the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Defense for their assistance.  Our interagency efforts have given this child, who has known nothing […]

Secretary Rubio’s Phone Call with Thai Foreign Minister Maris July 27, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to urge the Thai government to deescalate tensions immediately and agree to a ceasefire with Cambodia over the ongoing border dispute.  Secretary Rubio reiterated […]

Office of the Spokesperson On the Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict | Press Statement July 24, 2025 The United States is gravely concerned by reports of the escalating fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border.  We are particularly alarmed by reports of harm to innocent civilians.  We express our deepest condolences on the loss of life.  We strongly urge […]

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi July 23, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi to discuss the trilateral agreement between the United States, Jordan, […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., today in Washington, DC, ahead of the meeting between Presidents Marcos and Trump. Secretary Rubio and President Marcos underscored the importance of the ironclad United States-Philippines Alliance to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific […]

Today at the United Nations, U.S. Department of State Director for Korean and Mongolian Affairs Seth Bailey briefed UN member states on the first Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) report, which focuses on unlawful military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.  Director Bailey detailed evidence of North Korea’s arms and materiel transfers to Russia, Russia’s transfer of military technology to North Korea, and Russia’s training of North Korean troops in Russia.  Director […]