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Statement by the President on the Apprehension of Ahmed Abu Khatallah

The United States has an unwavering commitment to bring to justice those responsible for harming Americans. Since the deadly attacks on our facilities in Benghazi, I have made it a priority to find and bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of four brave Americans. I recently authorized an operation in Libya to detain ...

By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 17 June, 2014 | Topics: Transcripts

Treasury Department Explains Value, Effect of Sanctions

Washington — President Obama has imposed sanctions in the last few months related to instability in Ukraine, human rights abuses in the Central African Republic and violence in South Sudan. With public interest in sanctions increasing, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Director Adam Szubin answered questions about them in two recent Treasury Department blog ...

By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 12 June, 2014 | Topics: Fact Sheets

Statement by the Press Secretary on Iraq

The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks in Iraq by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). We offer our condolences to the families of those killed and underscore our commitment to assist the Iraqi people as they confront the threat that ISIL poses to Iraq and the region. ISIL’s recent actions ...

By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 11 June, 2014 | Topics: Transcripts

Excerpts from The Brussels G-7 Summit Declaration

We reaffirm our strong commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue and welcome the efforts by the E3+3, led by High Representative Ashton, and Iran to negotiate a comprehensive solution that provides confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program. We underline the importance of the continuing effective implementation by ...

By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 5 June, 2014 | Topics: Fact Sheets

Remarks by the President at West Point Academy Commencement Ceremony

Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. And thank you, General Caslen, for that introduction. To General Trainor, General Clarke, the faculty and staff at West Point — you have been outstanding stewards of this proud institution and outstanding mentors for the newest officers in the United States Army. I’d like to acknowledge the ...

By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 2 June, 2014 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama

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