Heather Nauert

Heather Nauert: U.S. does not want weakening of NATO

Heather Nauert: U.S. does not want weakening of NATO

Washington does not want to see the weakening of the NATO amid European calls for an independent military, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said. "Whatever should be done should not take away from …

 U.S. intends more sanctions on Russia over Skripal case

U.S. intends more sanctions on Russia over Skripal case

The U.S. State Department intends to impose more sanctions on Russia for failing to meet conditions under an international chemical weapons law after a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in Britain in March, …

 Washington and Ankara agree on on pastor's release

Washington and Ankara agree on on pastor's release

The United States and Turkey have reached a deal to release American evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson in the coming days, but there is uncertainty around whether Ankara will live up to the bargain, media outlets reported. …

U.S. to respond to chemical weapons use in Syria

U.S. to respond to chemical weapons use in Syria

The United States and its international partners will respond swiftly to any verified chemical weapons use in Syria and urges Russia to make the point clear to the Syrian government, Department of State spokesperson Heather …

Pence warns Turkey not to test Trump's resolve

Pence warns Turkey not to test Trump's resolve

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence threatened Turkey with unspecified consequences if it continues to hold American pastor Andrew Brunson in custody, according to a statement. "Pastor Andrew Brunson is …

U.S. threatens sanctions on Iraq over trade with Iran

U.S. threatens sanctions on Iraq over trade with Iran

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said that violators of the sanctions regime may face sanctions themselves. She commented on Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi's statement about the trade with Iran. …

Is U.S. preparing next round of anti-Russian sanctions?

Is U.S. preparing next round of anti-Russian sanctions?

The U.S. administration will comply with the law, according to which, the sanctions should be imposed on Russia for alleged complicity in the poisoning of former GRU Colonel Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Britain’s Salisbury …

U.S. and Egypt discuss Syria and Israel

U.S. and Egypt discuss Syria and Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said. "Secretary Michael R. …

Washington ready to hold talks with Tehran

Washington ready to hold talks with Tehran

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had said previously that President Donald Trump wants to meet with international leaders …

US and Saudi Arabia discuss sanctions against Iran

US and Saudi Arabia discuss sanctions against Iran

US State department officials met with Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih in Jeddah to discuss maintaining a well-supplied oil market to guard against volatility and coordinating oil sanctions against Iran, US State …

US: its Turkey's right to recall its ambassador

US: its Turkey's right to recall its ambassador

US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert commented on Turkey recalling its ambassador from Washington after the US embassy to Israel was moved to Jerusalem. "We’re aware that Turkey has recalled …