Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks at the UN Security Council on the Iran Arms Embargo
Because of the flawed nuclear deal negotiated by the prior administration, the arms embargo on the world’s most heinous terrorist regime is scheduled to expire…
The United States Imposes Sanctions with Respect to Iran’s Metal Industry
The Iranian regime uses revenue it receives from the export of metals to provide funding for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated Foreign Terrorist…
Sanctions on Iranian Tanker Captains for Assistance to Maduro’s Illegitimate Regime
Today, the United States, under Executive Order 13599, is sanctioning five Iranian ship captains, who delivered approximately 1.5 million barrels of Iranian gasoline and related components to Venezuela in support…
Syria Caesar Act Designations
More than six years ago, the brave photographer known as Caesar shocked the world by smuggling out of Syria the photographic proof that the Assad…
Joint Statement on Hong Kong
Signatories to this statement reiterate our deep concern regarding Beijing’s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has flourished as…
Fact Sheet: Iran’s Assassinations and Terrorist Activity Abroad
Overview Since coming to power in 1979, the Iranian regime has been implicated in assassinations, terrorist plots, and terrorist attacks in more than 40 countries.…
Special Representative Hook’s Remarks on VOA Persian
As the US special representative for Iran, I receive complaints regularly about Voice of America’s Persian service. Iranian viewers say its American taxpayer-funded programming often…
Keeping the World Safe from Iran’s Nuclear Program
Today, I am announcing the end of the sanctions waiver covering all remaining JCPOA-originating nuclear projects in Iran – the Arak reactor conversion, the provision…
The Iranian Regime Continues Discrimination Against The LGBTQ Community
The United States believes that all humans are deserving of dignity, respect, and equality before the law. The Iranian regime clearly disagrees, and their discrimination against…
US Imposes Financial Sanctions And Visa Restrictions On Iranian Individuals
Today, the United States is imposing financial sanctions and visa restrictions on Iranian individuals and entities under human rights-related authorities. These actions with respect to…
The United States Designates Company Providing Services for Iranian Airline Mahan Air’s Operations in...
The People’s Republic of China is one of the rapidly dwindling number of countries that welcomes Mahan Air, which ferries weapons and terrorists around the…
Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance Builds Upon U.S. Leadership In The Global COVID-19 Response
As we work together to defeat the coronavirus at home, the United States stands with our global partners in their time of need, as we…
Secretary Pompeo: Iran’s Space Program Is Dangerous, Not Peaceful
For years, Iran has claimed its space program is purely peaceful and civilian. The Trump Administration has never believed this fiction. This week’s launch of a military satellite…
Iran’s History of Naval Provocations
Iran has long used its naval forces to terrorize the international maritime community – this is not a new phenomenon. In 2015, during negotiations of…
China’s Repression of Muslims In Xinjiang
Chinese authorities routinely prohibit Muslims from practicing their faith — from forbidding fasting during the holy month of Ramadan to punishing halal practices. Regulations in…
Iranian Academics Blame Regime For COVID-19 ‘Disaster’
Iranian academics are faulting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for stifling information on COVID-19 and declining foreign aid, allowing the country’s outbreak to grow into “a…
Iran’s Sanction Relief Scam
· Iran’s slick foreign influence campaign to obtain sanctions relief is not intended for the relief or health of the Iranian people but to raise…
America Stands United To Fight The Pandemic
America gives more medical and humanitarian assistance than any other country. At home, America is meeting the increased medical needs of its citizens in a…
