On Iran’s Release of Unjustly Detained U.S. Citizens
Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz, and two other U.S. citizens who wish to remain private have departed Iran and are on their way back to the United States to…
Designating Iranian Persons Connected to Wrongful Detentions
While we celebrate the release of Emad Shargi, Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, and two other U.S. citizens from their unjust detention in Iran, we are also taking action to hold…
United States Imposes Sanctions on the Anniversary of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini’s Death
On the eve of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini at the hands of Iranian security forces, the United States is designating 25 Iranian individuals, three…
Engaging Philadelphia’s Ukrainian American Diaspora Community and the Private Sector in Ukraine Recovery & Humanitarian Assistance Efforts
On September 13, 2023, the Office of Global Partnerships (E/GP) led by Special Representative Dorothy McAuliffe hosted an event in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the…
Under Secretary Elizabeth Allen to Deliver Remarks in New York on Protecting and Rebuilding Ukraine’s Culture
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen will deliver opening remarks to a panel of Ukrainian cultural leaders on protecting and rebuilding Ukraine’s culture and…
United Nations General Assembly Event “In It Together: Action to Secure Cyberspace for All”
On September 19, 2023, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will chair the United States hosted event “In It Together: Action to Secure Cyberspace for…
Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to Moldova and Latvia
The Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center James P. Rubin will travel from September 18 to September 21 to Chișinău, Moldova and Riga, Latvia. At each stop,…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at a Joint Press Availability
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Let me first say what an absolute pleasure it is to have my friend and colleague Annalena Baerbock here in Washington for what have…
Welcoming Talks in Saudi Arabia Advancing Yemen’s Peace Process
The United States welcomes the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosting discussions with the Houthi-led delegation in Riyadh. This important step towards peace expands on a series of engagements between Saudi…
The United States Hosts Inaugural Plenary Meeting on the Export Controls and Human Rights Initiative Voluntary Code of Conduct
The U.S. Department of State hosted the inaugural plenary meeting of Subscribing States to the voluntary Code of Conduct of the Export Controls and Human Rights Initiative (ECHRI) in Washington,…