COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 11/6/2020 Country-Specific Information: Iran has confirmed case of COVID 19 in its borders. Government offices, schools, and stores remain in open…
Rebuilding and Enhancing Refugee Resettlement Programs
President Biden’s Executive Order sends a message loud and clear: refugees are welcome in the United States of America. Today, the United States is recommitting…
President Biden’s Remarks at the State Department
U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been…
Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services
The Department of State suspended routine visa services worldwide in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, U.S. Embassies and Consulates began…
Rescission of Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983
On January 20, 2021, President Biden signed a Presidential Proclamation titled “Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States.” This proclamation ends the travel…
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished…
Imposing Sanctions on Iranian Entities for Activities Related to Conventional Arms Proliferation
Iranian conventional arms proliferation poses a persistent threat to regional and international security, as evidenced by Iran’s continued military support and confirmed arms transfers that…
Imposing Sanctions Related to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Iranian Shipping...
In June 2020, the State Department sanctioned the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) pursuant to Executive Order 13382 (WMD Proliferators and Their Supporters). …
The United States Targets Foundations Controlled by Iran’s Supreme Leader
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on two organizations controlled by the Supreme Leader of Iran, the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO) and…
United States Takes Action To Counter Iranian Support for al-Qa’ida
Today, I revealed new information about how the Islamic Republic of Iran has given a new operational headquarters to al-Qa’ida, the terrorist network with more…
Iran Threatening to Expel UN Investigators
In December Iran’s parliament passed a law requiring expulsion of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear inspectors unless all sanctions are lifted. Today a member…
Remembering the Victims of PS752
The American people honor the memory of the passengers and crew of Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752, whose lives were abruptly and senselessly taken one…
Sanctioning Companies Supporting Iran’s Metal Industry
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on 17 companies and one individual in connection with Iran’s metals industry. The Iranian regime uses revenue from…
Sanctioning Supporters of Iran’s Petroleum and Petrochemical Sectors
Petroleum and petrochemicals are major sources of revenue for the Iranian regime, revenue it employs to oppress the Iranian people and to advance its malign…
State Department Terrorist Designation of Saraya al-Mukhtar
Today, the Department of State has designated the Saraya al-Mukhtar group as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist pursuant to Executive Order 13224 for posing a…
Sanctioning Iranian Intelligence Officers Involved in the Abduction of Bob Levinson
For 13 years, the Iranian regime has denied knowledge of Robert A. “Bob” Levinson’s whereabouts or condition. However, senior Iranian officials authorized Levinson’s abduction and…
Iran’s Efforts at Intimidation Must Not Be Rewarded
The United States condemns the law recently approved by Iran’s Majles and Guardian Council, which is nothing more than the regime’s latest ploy to use…
The United States Sanctions an IRGC Official in Yemen and IRGC Facilitators in Iran
Today, the United States is designating Hasan Irlu, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Qods Force (IRGC-QF) officer Iran recently sent to Sana’a Yemen to…
Sanctions on Iranian Entities Involved in Chemical Weapons Activities of Concern
The United States condemns any Iranian regime involvement in a chemical weapons program and will sanction those involved in any such activity. Today, the United…
