International Women Human Rights Defenders Day PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 29, 2023 On this International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, the United States honors the tireless efforts of women and girls around the world who champion human rights and fundamental freedoms in their communities. Often at great personal risk, women human rights …

Designating Financial Facilitation Networks that Benefit Iran’s Military PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 29, 2023 The United States is imposing sanctions today on over twenty individuals and entities involved in a financial facilitation network that benefits Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff, and Islamic Revolutionary …

Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency – Nov 2023 23 November 2023 The Quad (UK, France, Germany and the US) statement to the IAEA about Iran’s implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement AS DELIVERED Chair, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States …

U.S. Statement – As Delivered by Ambassador Laura S.H. Holgate – Agenda Item 4 – Verification and Monitoring in Iran (JCPOA) Vienna, Austria, November 22, 2023 Chair, The United States extends its appreciation to the Director General for his report on verification and monitoring in Iran in light of UN Security Council resolution 2231. We …

Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas By Joe Biden November 18, 2023 at 2:01 p.m. EST https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/18/joe-biden-gaza-hamas-putin/ Joe Biden, a Democrat, is president of the United States.  Today, the world faces an inflection point, where the choices we make — including in the crises in Europe and the …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson  For Immediate Release   STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN  November 17, 2023  Terrorist Designations of Iran-aligned Militia Groups The Department of State is today designating Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. KSS terrorist activity has threatened …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN November 14, 2023 Designating Additional Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad Officials and Supporters The United States is announcing today its third round of sanctions targeting Hamas-affiliated individuals and entities in connection with the October 7 terrorist attacks on …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON November 4, 2023 The 44th Anniversary of the Takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran Today marks 44 years since followers of Ayatollah Khomeini took U.S. diplomats hostage at our embassy in Tehran and held them in horrific conditions …

Statement by Ambassador Michèle Taylor U.S. Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council on the Start of the Social Forum in Geneva  NOVEMBER 2, 2023  The United States finds it absurd that an official from the Iranian regime will assume the role of Chair for the Human Rights Council’s one-day “Social Forum.” It is unacceptable that …

Condemning the Detention of Iranian Human Rights Defenders  PRESS STATEMENT  MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON  OCTOBER 31, 2023  The United States condemns the Iranian authorities’ violent assault and unjust detention of several human rights defenders during the October 29 funeral for 16-year-old Armita Geravand, who died after reportedly being assaulted on the Tehran metro for not …

Designating Individuals and Entities with Ties to Terrorist Organizations  PRESS STATEMENT  ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE  OCTOBER 27, 2023 Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on eight key individuals for supporting Hamas, as well as Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officials involved in financing and training Hamas.  A number of the individuals and …

Joint Statement on UN Security Council Resolution 2231 Transition Day  MEDIA NOTE  OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON  OCTOBER 18, 2023  The text of the following statement was released by the United States and the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)-endorsing States listed below.  Begin text:  The proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems continues to pose a significant …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN October 18, 2023 The United States’ Commitment to Countering Iranian Weapons Development and Proliferation  Iran’s development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security.  We see the …

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York October 12, 2023 AS DELIVERED Colleagues, as you’ve all seen and heard, here in this room are components of Iranian attack drones recovered in Ukraine and other locations. These are not replicas. These are the real thing. These are the weapons of …

Joint Statement on Israel October 9, 2023 Today, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America released the following joint statement following their call: Today, we — President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Meloni of Italy, Prime Minister Sunak of the United Kingdom, and …

Statement from President Joe Biden on Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Winning the Nobel Peace Prize I join with people around the world in congratulating Narges Mohammadi on being awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize and in celebrating her unshakable courage. Ms. Mohammadi’s commitment to building the future that women and all people in Iran deserve …

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 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 …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS September 15, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Video Remarks on the Anniversary of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini’s Death Aired on September 15, 2023 Washington, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN: One year ago, a young Iranian woman, Mahsa “Zhina” Amini, died in the custody of the regime’s …

September 15, 2023 Statement by President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death and Iran’s Brutal Crackdown On the occasion of the anniversary of Mahsa “Zhina” Amini’s death tomorrow, Jill and I join people around the world in remembering her—and every brave Iranian citizen who has been killed, wounded or imprisoned by the …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE   Office of the Spokesperson      For Immediate Release       STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON       August 21, 2023     6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute   to the Victims of Terrorism     Today marks the 6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE  IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Department of Defense to Deploy Forces to CENTCOM to Bolster Maritime Security   July 20, 2023    In response to recent attempts by Iran to threaten the free flow of commerce in the Strait of Hormuz and its surrounding waters, the Secretary of Defense has ordered the deployment …

JULY 5, 2023 Interactive Dialogue with Fact Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Ambassador Michèle Taylor Permanent Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council Human Rights Council – 53rd Session Thank you, Mr. Vice President. Experts, we are grateful for your thorough and deeply troubling overview of the human rights situation …

United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release June 9, 2023  Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Growing Military Cooperation Between Iran and Russia  I am gravely concerned by the growing military cooperation between Russia and Iran which continues to enable Russia’s prosecution of its brutal …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN June 2, 2023 Designation of Arvan Cloud and Affiliates That Have Aided Internet Censorship   Today, the United States is announcing additional actions in our effort to support the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including …

Ambassador Robert Wood Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs New York, New York June 1, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. Chair, and congratulations on your appointment. While the United States has ultimately decided not to disrupt the First Committee’s important substantive work with procedural actions at this morning’s meeting, we must express our deep …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN June 1, 2023 Sanctioning Operatives Involved in Iranian External Plots The United States remains committed to exposing and disrupting plots by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out violence abroad. For decades, the IRGC has engaged …

By  U.S. MISSION GENEVA MAY 23, 2023 Statement by U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council Michèle Taylor on the Appointment of the Iranian Ambassador as the Chair of the Social Forum  The United States is appalled that the Iranian Ambassador in Geneva may serve as the Chair-Rapporteur of the Social Forum, an annual meeting in Geneva …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 27, 2023 Sanctioning Russian Federation and Iranian State Actors Responsible for the Wrongful Detention of U.S. Nationals The United States has no higher commitment than bringing home wrongfully detained Americans. Today, we are promoting accountability for those …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 24, 2023 Designating Iranian Officials in Connection with Serious Human Rights Abuses Or Censorship in Iran The United States condemns Iran’s continued human rights abuses and remains committed to supporting the people of Iran as they face the …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 20, 2023 United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network  The United States remains firmly committed to taking action to disrupt Iran’s military programs and its procurement networks. We are designating elements of an Iran’s procurement …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson    For Immediate Release     STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN    March 22, 2023  On the Occasion of Ramadan    I wish a peaceful Ramadan to all those observing the holy month.    For Muslims here in the United States and abroad, Ramadan is a sacred period …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson    For Immediate Release    STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN    March 21, 2023    United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network      The United States is designating four entities and three individuals for sanctions, pursuant to Executive Order 13382, involved in an …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN March 20, 2023 Nowruz Message I wish a happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world. I hope the new year brings you happiness, health, and prosperity. Nowruz is a symbol of rebirth.  It is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends by the haft sin …

Sanctioning Those Connected to Human Rights Abuses in Iran PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 8, 2023 Today – on International Women’s Day – the United States is taking action in coordination with the European Union, United Kingdom, and Australia to promote accountability for the Iranian regime’s continued human rights abuses, particularly …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN March 9, 2023 Designating Iran Sanctions Evasion Networks We are imposing sanctions on a “shadow banking” network of 39 entities across multiple jurisdictions. These multi-jurisdictional illicit finance systems provide sanctioned Iranian entities access to the international financial system …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN March 9, 2023 United States Imposes Sanctions on a Network Supporting Iran’s Aircraft Procurement and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Activities The United States is designating five entities and one individual based in the People’s Republic of China for …

The September 16 death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, visiting Tehran from her home in Kurdistan, while in the custody of Iran’s so-called “Morality Police,” sparked months of grassroots, women-led protests across Iran’s 31 provinces. Iran’s state-sponsored violence against women has a long history, yet Amini’s brutal killing touched a nerve in Iranian society, galvanizing a …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE   Office of the Spokesperson    For Immediate Release    STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN     March 2, 2023    Designating Iran Sanctions Evaders    The United States is committed to significantly reducing Iranian energy exports and will sanction those facilitating Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical trade. Today, the Department of the State is designating …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE   Office of the Spokesperson    For Immediate Release    STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN     February 9, 2023      Designating Entities Involved in the Iranian Petrochemical and Petroleum Products Trade  The United States is designating nine entities, pursuant to Executive Order 13846, that are involved in Iran’s petrochemical and petroleum products trade.  The …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson   For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN February 3, 2023 U.S. Sanctions Leadership of Iran’s UAV Program The United States is designating eight Iranian individuals in leadership roles at Paravar Pars, an Iranian firm that produces unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Islamic Revolutionary …

Remarks during UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board First Regular Session 2023 Tuesday, January 31, 2023; 3:00-5:00 pm Agenda Item 7:          UNDP Country Programmes and Related Matters: Presentation and Approval of Country Programme Documents Thank you, Chair. This is a joint statement of Canada and the United States on the UNDP – Iran Country Program Documents (CPD). Chair, …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release  STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN January 23, 2023 Designations in Connection with Human Rights Abuses in Iran Concurrently with the United Kingdom and the European Union, the United States today is taking further action to press for accountability for the Iranian regime’s human …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s UAV and Ballistic Missile Industries January 6, 2023 The United States has designated seven individuals in leadership positions with Qods Aviation Industries (QAI), an Iranian defense manufacturer responsible for the design and production of unmanned aerial …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN December 21, 2022 Sanctioning Iranian Officials Connected to Serious Human Rights Abuses Since protests erupted across Iran in September, the Iranian regime has responded with ruthless crackdowns on peaceful protestors in an effort to suppress the Iranian people’s …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON December 21, 2022 On the Iranian Nation’s Observance of Shab-e Yalda The Winter Solstice, or Shab-e Yalda as it is known in Iran, would normally be a festive time for many Iranians. It is a time for celebrating at …

Ambassador Robert Wood Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs New York, New York December 19, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Under Secretary-General DiCarlo, for your briefing, as well as Ambassadors Fergal Mythen and Silvio Gonzato for your remarks. Seven and a half years ago, this Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2231 as …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTHONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 14, 2022 Removal of Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women Today’s vote by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to remove Iran from the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women sends an unmistakable message of support from around the world …

United States Mission to the United Nations Iran CSW Vote Remarks (As Delivered) Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Ambassador to the United Nations   December 14, 2022   Thank you, Madam President.   The resolution this Economic and Social Council will consider today is an important one. It will reverberate across the globe. This resolution …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN December 9, 2022 Combatting Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses On International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of Human Rights Day, the United States is taking dozens of actions to promote accountability for corruption and human rights …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN November 24, 2022 The United Nations Human Rights Council Holds Special Session on Iran Today’s Special Session at the UN Human Rights Council addressed the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, with a particular and appropriate focus on …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN November 23, 2022 Designating Iranian Officials Connected to Serious Human Rights Abuses in Iran’s Kurdistan and West Azerbaijan Provinces The United States is gravely concerned by reports that Iranian authorities are escalating violence against peaceful protesters. Today, we …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release November 17, 2022 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Designating Sanctions Evaders Involved in Iranian Petrochemical and Petroleum Trade The United States is taking further action to disrupt sanctions evasion efforts involving the sale of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. Specifically, the Department of …

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Maritime Attack Against the MV Pacific We condemn in the strongest possible terms the November 15 attack against a commercial tanker, the MV Pacific Zircon, that was transiting in international waters off the coast of Oman. …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release  STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN November 16, 2022 Sanctioning Senior Officials of Iranian Broadcaster The United States is designating six individuals for acting for or on behalf of the Iranian state-run media corporation, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).  IRIB was previously …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN November 15, 2022 Imposing Sanctions on Entities and Individuals in Response to Iran’s Transfer of Military UAVs to Russia Today we are imposing sanctions in response to Iran’s support of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, including Tehran’s transfer …

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2022 Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Continued Crackdown on Protestors in Iran We are deeply concerned about reports from Iran of mass arrests, sham trials, and now a death sentence for protesters voicing legitimate demands against a government that systematically denies basic dignity …

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the Ongoing Protests in Iran Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York November 2, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Nazanin. That was an extraordinarily powerful statement. And thank you for your call to support the freedom-loving …

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on Iran Protests and the UN Commission on the Status of Women The United States continues to stand with the brave women of Iran as they protest peacefully for their fundamental rights and basic human dignity. All people in Iran must have the right to freedom of expression and …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Sanctioning the Iranian Entity Responsible for a Bounty on Salman Rushdie ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 28, 2022 In response to the attack on author Salman Rushdie, the United States is designating the Iranian entity ‘15 Khordad Foundation.’ Before the attack, this entity had issued …

Designation of Iranian Officials and Entities Connected to Ongoing Protest Repression, Censorship, and Prison Abuses ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 26, 2022 It has been 40 days since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa “Zhina” Amini in the custody of Iran’s so-called “Morality Police.” We join her family and the Iranian people for a …

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Human Rights Defenders on Women and Human Rights in Iran REMARKS  ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE  THOMAS JEFFERSON ROOM  WASHINGTON, D.C.  OCTOBER 14, 2022  SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. We’re gathered today as we see remarkable displays of courage throughout Iran as women, young people, and many others continue to …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN October 6, 2022 Sanctioning Iranian Leaders Responsible for Human Rights Abuses or Censorship The United States condemns the Iranian government’s continued violent suppression of protests following the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN October 5, 2022 On Baquer Namazi’s Departure from Iran Baquer Namazi is now in Abu Dhabi after departing Iran for Muscat; he has been reunited with his family and will soon receive urgently needed medical treatment. A U.S. …

Statement by President Biden on the Violent Crackdown in Iran I remain gravely concerned about reports of the intensifying violent crackdown on peaceful protestors in Iran, including students and women, who are demanding their equal rights and basic human dignity. They are calling for just and universal principles, which underpin the UN Charter and Universal …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 29, 2022 Designating Iran Petroleum and Petrochemical Sanctions Evaders The United States is taking further action to disrupt efforts to evade sanctions on the sale of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.  Specifically, the Department of State is …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson   For Immediate Release   STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN   September 23, 2022   Advancing the Free Flow of Information for the Iranian People   Today we are issuing a General License to advance our efforts and commitments to ensure that the Iranian people can …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 22, 2022 Designating Iran’s Morality Police and Seven Officials for Human Rights Abuses in Iran The United States condemns the tragic and brutal death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died in the custody of …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 14, 2022 Sanctioning Iranians for Malicious Cyber Acts The United States is sanctioning ten individuals and two entities, all affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, for their roles in conducting malicious cyber acts, including ransomware activity.  …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 9, 2022 Sanctioning Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security for Malign Cyber Activities The United States is designating Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence, Esmail Khatib, for engaging in cyber-enabled activities …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 8, 2022 Designating Iranian Proliferators of Shipping Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology to Russia for Use in Ukraine The United States is designating a person involved in the shipment of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia for …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN July 19, 2022 Issuance of Executive Order on Bolstering Ongoing Efforts to Bring Hostages and Wrongfully Detained U.S. Nationals Home We continue to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to bring home U.S. nationals held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad. …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson  For Immediate Release  STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN  June 9, 2022  The IAEA Board of Governors Resolution on Iran  Yesterday, we joined the overwhelming majority of the IAEA Board of Governors in expressing support for the IAEA’s essential mission of safeguarding nuclear material to prevent nuclear …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson  For Immediate Release  STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN  May 25, 2022  Targeting an Oil Smuggling Network Supporting the IRGC-QF and Hizballah   The United States remains fully committed to imposing costs on the Iranian regime for its support to terrorist proxies that destabilize the Middle East.  To …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN March 30, 2022 United States Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Ballistic Missile-Related Activities The United States is designating five Iranian individuals and entities for sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery …

Statement on the Passing of Madeleine K. Albright 03/23/2022 07:57 EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was a brilliant diplomat, a visionary leader, a courageous trailblazer, a dedicated mentor, and a great and good person who loved the United States deeply and devoted her life to serving it. She was also a …

Statement by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden Marking Nowruz MARCH 20, 2022 . STATEMETNS AND RELEASES Jill and I extend our best wishes to all who are celebrating Nowruz in the United States and around the world today — including in Iran and the Middle East, Central and South Asia, the Caucuses, and …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN March 20, 2022 Nowruz Greeting On behalf of the State Department, I wish a Happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world. Whether in the United States, Iran, the broader Middle East, Central and South Asia, Europe, …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON March 13, 2022 Iran’s missile strikes on the Kurdistan region of Iraq The United States strongly condemns the missile strikes on Erbil, Iraq last night that emanated from Iran. The strikes were an outrageous violation of Iraq’s sovereignty. No …

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN December 7, 2021 Targeting Repression and Supporting Democracy Consistent with the goals of this week’s Summit for Democracy, the United States is committed to using its full range of tools to counter serious human rights abuse and repressive …

U.S. GCC Iran Working Group Statement 11/17/2021 01:26 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson Senior officials of the United States (U.S.) and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), convened their Working Group on Iran at the GCC’s headquarters in Riyadh on November 17, as decided by the U.S.-GCC Foreign Ministerial on September 23. …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN November 18, 2021 Designation of Iranian Cyber Actors for Attempting to Influence the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election State-sponsored actors, including Iranian groups, have engaged in covert and deceptive activities to disseminate disinformation through websites and social media designed …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN October 29, 2021 Designation of Six Targets Involved in Iran’s Destabilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Activities Today, the United States designated six Iranian targets – two entities and four individuals – using Executive Orders (E.O.) 13224 and 13382, which …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN October 13, 2021 Sixth Anniversary of Iran’s Wrongful Detention of Siamak Namazi Today marks six years that Iran has wrongfully detained Siamak Namazi, a U.S. citizen who has committed no crime and has been held by the Iranian government for the better part of a …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 17, 2021 The United States Imposes Sanctions on International Networks Supporting Terrorism The United States has designated Lebanon- and Kuwait-based members of a financial network that funds Hizballah, as well as members of an international network of …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 3, 2021 Sanctioning Iranian Intelligence Affiliates for Targeting Dissidents Abroad Iran’s attempt to kidnap a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil because she used her freedom of speech to criticize the Iranian government is unacceptable and an egregious …