Testimony of Robert Malley Special Envoy for Iran U.S. Department of State Senate Foreign Relations Committee “The JCPOA Negotiations and United States’ Policy on Iran Moving Forward” May 25, 2022 Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, Members of the Committee, Thank you for this opportunity to talk about the Biden Administration’s strategy toward Iran. Let me begin ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 21 June, 2022 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, Statements, Transcripts | Tags: Near East and North Africa, Statement, Transcript
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ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS AGORA BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MARCH 24, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. A few weeks ago, not long after becoming Secretary of State, I spoke directly to the American people. I said that my number one job is to ensure that America’s foreign policy delivers for them – that it makes their lives more ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, Statements, Transcripts | Tags: Near East and North Africa, Statement, Transcript
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary January 10, 2018 Statement by the Press Secretary on Iran Protests The Trump Administration is deeply concerned by reports that the Iranian regime has imprisoned thousands of Iranian citizens in the past week for engaging in peaceful protests. Further reports that the regime has tortured or killed ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Policy, Statements | Tags: Iran, Jail, Protests, Statement, Torture
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 30, 2017 On the eve of World AIDS Day 2017, the United States announced that the impact of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has reached historic highs through the program’s rapid acceleration of HIV prevention and treatment efforts, driven by transparent, accountable, and cost-effective investments. As ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Statements | Tags: AIDS, HIV, Statement, World AIDS Day
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Excerpts of Statement by Secretary Tillerson October 20, 2017 Raqqa’s Liberation from ISIS … We congratulate the Syrian people and the Syrian Democratic Forces, including the Syrian Arab Coalition, on the liberation of Raqqa. The United States is proud to lead the 73-member Global ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 20 October, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Raqqa, Rex Tillerson, Statement
Today, I vetoed S.J. Res. 68, which purported to direct me to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran. This was a very insulting resolution, introduced by Democrats as part of a strategy to win an election on November 3 by dividing the Republican Party. The few Republicans who voted ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Statements | Tags: Statement
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 25, 2017 The United States is deeply disappointed that the Kurdistan Regional Government decided to conduct today a unilateral referendum on independence, including in areas outside of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The United States’ historic relationship with the people of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region will not ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Statements | Tags: Iraq, Kurdistan, Referendum, Statement
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary September 11, 2017 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Violence in Burma The United States is deeply troubled by the ongoing crisis in northern Rakhine State in Burma, where at least 300,000 people have fled their homes in the wake of attacks on Burmese security posts ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Statements | Tags: Burma, Statement, Violence
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON September 11, 2017 On the Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own. Their courage on that day ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON August 31, 2017 On the Occasion of Eid al-Adha As the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina comes to a close, I wish Muslims across the globe a meaningful and blessed Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice,’ is ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Eid al-Adha, Islam, Muslims, Rex Tillerson, Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON July 10, 2017 Liberation of Mosul On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi people on their liberation of Mosul. This is a critical milestone in the global fight against ISIS, and underscores the success ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Coalition, Iraq, IS, ISIL, ISIS, Liberation, Mosul, Rex Tillerson, Statement, Victory
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary May 26, 2017 Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan. During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Policy, President of the United States, Statements | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Ramadan, Statement
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary March 22, 2017 Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Nowruz This week, I would like to send my best wishes to all those around the world celebrating the wonderful ancient holiday of Nowruz. Many millions of people of Iranian, Iraqi, Turkish, South Asian, and Central Asian ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: Policy, President of the United States, Statements | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Nowruz, Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON Message on the Occasion of Nowruz March 20, 2017 I wish a joyful and prosperous Nowruz to all those around the world celebrating this ancient tradition that marks the beginning of spring and the beginning of a new year. Millions of people across ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Policy, Statements | Tags: Nowruz, Rex Tillerson, Statement
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2016 On World AIDS Day, we commemorate the lives lost and communities devastated by HIV/AIDS. We also celebrate those lives that have been saved and the courageous individuals who have brought hope and healing to those living with and affected by this disease. Thirty-five ...
Read More» By Virtual Embassy Tehran | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Statements | Tags: AIDS, HIV, John Kerry, Statement, World AIDS Day
