‘Working before, during and after’ on Iran scenario, State Dept tells JNS Foggy Bottom said it is forming a Middle East task force but isn’t ready to announce potential evacuation plans. Mike Wagenheim June 18, 2025
US says IAEA censure of Iran not tied to Israeli offensive A State Department official said Iran’s actions that led to the reprimand “are hardly the actions of a state seeking to quell doubts about its intentions.” Mike Wagenheim June 16, 2025
State Department won’t clarify US position on Palestinian state “When it comes to American policy and certainly where the president stands, I’d suggest you call the White House,” Tammy Bruce told reporters. Mike Wagenheim June 11, 2025
US reportedly halting new student visa interviews at overseas embassies “That’s something that has not been discussed publicly. It would have to be leaked material if it exists,” the U.S. State Department spokeswoman said of a reported cable. May 27, 2025
Nuclear talks remain focused on no Iranian uranium enrichment, State Department says It’s “a significant structural change in what Iran thinks it’s going to be doing,” Tammy Bruce, the department spokeswoman, told reporters. Mike Wagenheim May 23, 2025
US-Turkey working group to cooperate on ‘shared priorities’ regarding Syria “A stable and united Syria, which does not offer a safe haven for terrorist organizations, will support regional security and prosperity,” the United States and Turkey stated. Mike Wagenheim May 21, 2025
$10m reward for info to disrupt Hezbollah finances in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay The terror group "generates about $1 billion annually from a combination of direct financial support from Iran, international businesses and investments, donor networks, corruption and money laundering activities." May 19, 2025
Trump admin sanctions network that ships Iranian oil, worth billions, to China The oil revenue funds Iran’s development of missiles and drones, nuclear proliferation and its terror proxies, including Houthi attacks on Israel, per the U.S. State Department. May 13, 2025
US sanctions individuals, entity with ties to Iranian nuclear-related research These sanctions are intended to “delay and degrade” Iran’s ability to research and develop nuclear weapons, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. May 12, 2025
