Pompeo discusses Iran with EU top official
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has held talks with EU High Representative and Vice President Josep Borrell, spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said. According to her, the sides …
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Pompeo postpones Ukraine trip
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo postponed a trip to Ukraine so he could focus on the situation in Iraq after demonstrators attacked the U.S. embassy. He postponed his trip to Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, …
What threat do fuel protests pose to Iran?
Protests have erupted across Iran on Friday following the announcement by Iran's National Oil Company of at least a 50% increase in gas prices. "Several" people have died in the protests, Iran's Supreme Leader …
U.S. welcomes formation of constitutional committee for Syria
The United States welcomes UN Secretary General Guterres’ announcement that an agreement has been reached between the Government of Syria and the Syrian Negotiations Commission to form a Constitutional Committee facilitated …
Trump ready for talks with Iran
U.S. Department of State spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said if the Iranian leaders want to hold talks with the United States, the U.S. President Donald Trump is waiting on their phone call. "Our …
U.S.-Turkey operation center on Syria to be established
The United States and Turkey will establish a joint operation center on Syria, U.S. Department of State spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said. "While there are additional details that need to be worked out, we are …
Ankara launches another military operation in Syria?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Ankara will carry out a military operation in a Kurdish-controlled area east of the Euphrates in northern Syria. Erdogan noted both Russia and the United …
U.S. continues to impose sanctions on Iran
The United States has decided to prolong restrictions related to Iran's nuclear programme, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. He added that the diplomatic isolation and the economic pressure …
U.S. intends to continue Syria safe zone talks with Turkey
Washington hopes to continue talks on a safe zone in Syria with Ankara, U.S. Department of State spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said. "We hope, we believe these talks will continue, that it was – they did not …
U.S. reviewing all possible sanctions on Turkey over S-400 deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo are looking into all possible variants of sanctioning Turkey for its deal to purchase S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, Department …
U.S. renews warning to Turkey over S-400 deal
The United States renewed its warning to Turkey that there will be consequences if it buys Russia's S-400 missile system. "Turkey will face real and negative consequences if they accept the S-400. Those consequences …
U.S. State Department appreciates Germany's efforts on Iran
The United States appreciates Germany's efforts to help de-escalate the situation between the U.S. and Iran, State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus told reporters in Washington. "So we think that this is …
Pompeo names new State Department spokesperson
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo named former Fox News contributor Morgan Ortagus as the new State Department spokesperson. "I am pleased to welcome Morgan Ortagus as our new State Department …
Trump expected to pick new State Department spokesperson
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to pick Morgan Ortagus as the new State Department spokesperson, according to a senior administration official. Ortagus, who was a Fox News contributor, has …