Travel Advisory: Iran

Travel Advisory  January 26, 2023  Iran – Level 4: Do Not Travel  Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information  Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of kidnapping and the arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens. Exercise increased caution due to wrongful detentions.   Country Summary: U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Iran have been kidnapped, …

Official seal of the Department of State - Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press

U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson  For Immediate Release   REMARKS  September 18, 2023  Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press  September 18, 2023 Palace Hotel New York City, New York  SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Good morning, everyone.  Just a few minutes ago, I had the great pleasure of speaking to seven Americans who are …

Official seal of the Department of State - Statement by the Spokesperson

United States Imposes Sanctions on a Multinational Network Supporting Iran’s UAV Procurement Activities

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson  For Immediate Release   STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON  September 19, 2023  United States Imposes Sanctions on a Multinational Network Supporting Iran’s UAV Procurement Activities  Today, the United States is designating a network of 11 individuals and entities across four countries supporting Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and …

Official seal of the President of the United States of America - Statement from President Joe Biden on the Return of American Detainees from Iran

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Return of American Detainees from Iran

THE WHITE HOUSE  SEPTEMBER 18, 2023  Statement from President Joe Biden on the Return of American Detainees from Iran  Today, five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran are finally coming home.  Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, Emad Sharghi, and two citizens who wish to remain private will soon be reunited with their loved ones—after enduring …

Official seal of the Department of State - Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken

Designating Iranian Persons Connected to Wrongful Detentions

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson  For Immediate Release   STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN  September 18, 2023  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 …

Official seal of the Department of State - Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken

Iran’s Release of Unjustly Detained U.S. Citizens

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 18, 2023 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 …

Official Department of State Seal with Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death

United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release September 15, 2023 Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death Mahsa “Zhina” Amini’s life was tragically cut short, but her bravery inspired a movement that endures in the face of unprecedented brutality by the …

Official seal of the Department of State - Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken

United States Imposes Sanctions on the Anniversary of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini’s Death

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 15, 2023 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 …