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U.S. expects difficult Iran talks, sees no quick breakthrough

U.S. expects difficult Iran talks, sees no quick breakthrough

The United States said it expected indirect talks with Iran about both sides resuming compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to be difficult, adding it did not foresee any early breakthrough. The talks begin on Tuesday. Iran and the …

U.S. speaks against banning pro-Kurdish party in Turkey

U.S. speaks against banning pro-Kurdish party in Turkey

The United States said a ban of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) would "further undermine" democracy in Turkey. "We call on the government of Turkey to respect freedom of expression …

U.S. urges Russia to destroy its chemical weapons program

U.S. urges Russia to destroy its chemical weapons program

U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price urged Russia to destroy its chemical weapons program. "The United States calls upon Russia to comply with its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and to declare and …

U.S. urges Armenian army not to intervene in politics

U.S. urges Armenian army not to intervene in politics

The United States urged the Armenia army not to intervene in domestic politics after its military tried to stage a coup by calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said …

U.S. State Dept says policy on S-400 unchanged

U.S. State Dept says policy on S-400 unchanged

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to speak with his Turkish counterpart, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, in the coming days, State Department spokesman Ned Price said while reiterating that American policy opposing …

U.S. says jury still out on China's pandemic transparency

U.S. says jury still out on China's pandemic transparency

The United States said on Tuesday the "jury’s still out" on whether China has been fully transparent on the coronavirus pandemic, after a World Health Organization report said it was unlikely the COVID-19 virus originated in a …

U.S. to monitor activity to complete Nord Stream 2 pipeline

U.S. to monitor activity to complete Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The United States will monitor activity to complete or certify the Nord Stream 2 pipeline intended to transport Russian natural gas to Europe and, if such activity takes place, will make a determination on sanctions, the U.S. State Department …

U.S. mulls returning to Open Skies Treaty

U.S. mulls returning to Open Skies Treaty

The new U.S. administration is looking into the possibility of returning to the Open Skies Treaty, but believes that Russia is not fully compliant with the agreement, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price said. …

 US comments parliamentary elections in Georgia

US comments parliamentary elections in Georgia

US President Barack Obama's administration congratulated Georgia on the "successful completion" of the elections. "We are concerned about isolated incidents of violence and intimidation and urge accountability as well …

US condemns terrorist attacks in Diyarbakir and Mardin

US condemns terrorist attacks in Diyarbakir and Mardin

The United States strongly condemned the latest attacks in southeast Turkey, which killed nine civilians. "We are in close touch with Turkish authorities and reaffirm our commitment to work together with Turkey to confront the …