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, …
Executive Summary The constitution defines the country as an Islamic republic and specifies Twelver Ja’afari Shia Islam as the official state religion. It states all laws and regulations must be based on “Islamic criteria” and an official interpretation of sharia. The constitution states citizens shall enjoy human, political, economic, and other rights, “in conformity with …
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON September 27, 2023 United States Imposes Sanctions on Transnational Procurement Network Supporting Iran’s One-Way Attack UAV Program Today, the United States is designating a network linked to the U.S.-designated Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This network–comprised of five entities …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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