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United States Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Ballistic Missile-Related Activities

Release: 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 for their involvement in Iran’s ballistic missile-related activities. We have taken this...


Deputy Secretary McKeon Travels to Miami, Florida

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon will travel to Miami, Florida, March 29-30. The Deputy Secretary will visit State Department operations in South Florida, including the Miami Passport Agency and the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Miami Field Office. The Deputy ...


DOS-KGC offers new grant application process starting March 30

Media Small Grants Program grant opened on March 30.



Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Algerian President Tebboune

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting March 30

DRL Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in Cuba grant opened on March 30.



DOS-DRL grant application closes on May 4

DRL Reconnecting Cuban Exiles with Cuban Civil Society grant opened on March 30.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. I’d like to begin by announcing another five stops on this trip. (Laughter.)



Terrorist Attack in Bnei Brak

News Release: We strongly condemn today’s terrorist attack in Bnei Brak, Israel, that killed five innocent victims. This comes after two other recent horrific terrorist attacks in Hadera and Be’er Sheva, Israel. This violence is unacceptable. Israelis—like all people around the world—should be able to live in peace and without fear. Our hearts go out to the families of those killed in the attacks.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita at a Joint Press Availability

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER BOURITA: (Via interpreter) Dear Secretary of State the U.S., like to extend a warm welcome to him to Morocco. We are all pleased and glad to meet him in our – in his – the first official state meeting of Secretary of State in the current administration to Morocco. Welcome to you, sir.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Imane. Thank you so much for bringing us all together and coordinating this, and also your work supporting STEM curriculums and work in general. I’ve read a little bit about each of you. This is a really outstanding group, and it’s just a pleasure and an honor ...


News Release: CROWN PRINCE BIN ZAYED: (In progress) This is a very important opportunity, and I’m sure we have a lot to talk about, especially between our bilateral relationship.


Support of Partners Expelling Russian Intelligence Officials

News Release: The United States applauds recent expulsions of Russian intelligence officers by our partners in Europe and around the world. As our partners have outlined, these actions are in response to these individuals’ activities, which are in contravention of their diplomatic status, and the Russian Federation’s aggression in Ukraine.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Gulf

News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to the Gulf starting March 28 to continue leading U.S. diplomatic efforts to advance a durable, inclusive resolution to the conflict in Yemen and bring immediate relief to the people of Yemen. Yemenis deserve a more peaceful, prosperous country where they can live in safety and dignity.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), ...


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Rabat, Morocco. The Secretary reaffirmed the countries’ close partnership and reviewed ways to broaden and deepen wide-ranging ...


Release: The following is the text of a joint press release by the U.S. Department of State and the European External Action Service.