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.
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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.
US strengthens sanctions related to Iranian oil
The USA has intensified its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions on entities and tankers tied to Iranian oil exports, as the State Department seeks to undermine the IRGC's funding mechanisms.
US announces development of ties with Armenia after stagnation
A “great new relationship” between the U.S. and Armenia is emerging, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Rubio and Mirzoyan to sign memo of understanding in Yerevan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will sign a memorandum of understanding with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan during a visit to Yerevan on Tuesday, according to his public schedule released on Monday.
Rubio and Guterres discuss situation in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UN Secretary-General António Guterres discuss American efforts to stop Iran from placing mines and imposing tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, including a UN Security Council resolution on the issue, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks.
US sanctions Chinese firms for sharing satellite imagery of US bases with Iran
According to the US State Department, US sanctions have been imposed on Chinese companies.
Lavrov and Rubio discuss Iran and Ukraine - State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine, and Iran during a phone call, the U.S. State Department said.
It's time for the US and Georgia to restore strategic partnership, Tbilisi says
Representatives of the US State Department are expected to visit Tbilisi this month
US believes Khamenei is alive - Rubio
The U.S. administration believes that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News.
Israel and Lebanon to continue talks on April 23
The United States will host a second round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations at the State Department April 23, Anadolu reported, citing a State Department spokesperson.
Lebanese and Israeli envoys to hold ceasefire talks in Washington
Lebanese Ambassador to Washington Nada Hamadeh Moawad and her Israeli counterpart Yechiel Leiter have reached an agreement to meet at the U.S. State Department on April 14, to discuss ceasefire negotiations, the Lebanese President's office said.
US offers 10mln for information on Iran's supreme leader
The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about senior Iranian military and intelligence officials, including its new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
US State Department strongly condemns Iranian drone attack on Azerbaijan
The US State Department issued a statement on Saturday strongly condemning Iran's drone attack on March 5 against Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
US Secretary of State hopes for progress in nuclear talks with Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the high-level talks with Iran that are scheduled to be held today in Geneva will largely focus on Iran's nuclear program. He expressed hope that progress will be made.
Fico calls for dialogue between West and Russia
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has spoken in favor of dialogue between the West and Russia.
New round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place on February 17
The next round of trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held on February 17 in Geneva, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
US Secretary of State outlines approach to ties with China
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the Munich Security Conference that fundamental differences between Western countries and China will persist for the foreseeable future.