US detects no significant aid to Iran from abroad - Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims that Iran is receiving outside assistance that is altering the dynamics of the conflict. …
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US may sale ammunition and equipment to Saudi Arabia for 5bln dollars
The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of tank engines, bombs, precision guidance kits, and other systems to Saudi Arabia for a total of around $5.75 bln, according to a statement released on its website.
US to increase economic pressure on Iran
The recent U.S. sanctions imposed as part of Operation Economic Outcast are aimed at eliminating any possibility of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Al Jazeera.
US not planning new strikes on Iran - report
The United States is not planning new attacks on Iran any time soon as it will focus on other means of pressure on Tehran, including using sanctions, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told top diplomats from a number of countries.
US revokes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The United States has officially revoked Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, the press service of the U.S. Department of the Treasury said.
Qatar to purchase four US tanker aircraft
Qatar has agreed to purchase four KC‑46A tanker aircraft and related equipment from the US for $4.5 billion, with the State Department already approving the deal.
US and UAE discuss regional security in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone Tuesday with United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan about regional security, the U.S. State Department said.
US cites progress in Lebanon-Israel talks
The U.S. State Department reports progress in negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, with talks in Rome leading to agreement on pilot zones for the Lebanese Armed Forces to take control and disarm Hezbollah.
Israel and Lebanon to hold new round of talks in Rome
The next round of U.S.-led talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome next week, with negotiators seeking to build on recent progress toward implementing a security framework agreement, Axios reported.
US does not believe Iran serious about talks - Rubio
Tehran has reached out to Washington regarding negotiations to resolve the armed conflict, but the United States does not believe that Iran is serious, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at a meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states in Manila.
Three pilot zones come into effect in Lebanon - US
The Lebanese army began taking charge of security in three southern villages Monday, as a deal to secure an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah faced its first test on the ground.
Rubio says ready for Lavrov meeting in Manila
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed his readiness to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' gathering in the Philippines.
Saudis cleared to buy US laser-guided rockets
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $2 billion deal to sell up to 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS II) laser guidance kits to Saudi Arabia.
Israel and Lebanon sign agreement on settling
A trilateral framework agreement on the settlement between Israel and Lebanon has been signed in Washington in the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Mirzoyan signs Armenia-US framework agreement on 'Trump Route'
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation with the U.S. in the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project.
Lebanon and Israel agree on implementing ceasefire - US
Lebanese and Israeli delegations, who earlier met for talks in the United States, agreed about implementing the ceasefire, according to their joint statement released by the U.S. Department of State.
US State Department reports progress in Israel-Lebanon talks
Delegations from Israel and Lebanon met Tuesday at the U.S. Department of State for a fourth round of direct negotiations between the two countries, U.S. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
Trump nominates candidate for post of ambassador to Azerbaijan
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Alexander Alden for the post of ambassador to Azerbaijan, according to the White House website.
Trump appoints US ambassador to Turkey his special envoy to Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack his special envoy to Iraq.
TRIPP project enters implementation phase - Pashinyan
According to Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Trump Route (TRIPP, Zangezur Corridor) has entered its implementation stage.
