The Murillo-Ortega dictatorship is an enemy of humanity. The Trump Administration will not ignore their crimes and brutality, including the dictatorship’s singular role in the death of political opposition leader Brooklyn Rivera. Today, @StateDept took steps to impose visa.
Congratulations to Prime Minister @NikolPashinyan on his party’s reelection. The United States stands with Prime Minister Pashinyan and Armenia in the pursuit of peace, and we are committed to advancing the goals of the historic Washington Peace Summit, including implementation
Met with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters today to discuss cooperation on critical minerals supply chains, the Iran conflict, and ways to advance security and prosperity in the Pacific Islands.
Congratulations to President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung of Vietnam. We value our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, built on more than 30 years of cooperation, and look forward to advancing peace, stability, and prosperity together in a free and open Indo-Pacific.
I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah near Baghdad, Iraq.
The U.S. Department of State extends its appreciation to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of War, U.S. personnel across multiple agencies, and the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners, for their assistance in securing her release.
This resolution reflects the Trump Administration's steadfast commitment to the safety and security of American citizens, no matter where they are in the world.
Under President Trump, the wrongful detention or kidnapping of U.S. nationals will not be tolerated. We will continue to use every tool to bring Americans home and to hold accountable those responsible.
We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.
President Trump and Secretary Rubio will not tolerate the wrongful detention or kidnapping of Americans.
The Trump Administration will continue to use every tool to bring our people home and hold accountable those responsible.
PRESS SEC: I would strongly advise the media against running with narratives that have no basis in fact.
President Trump would NEVER accept an Iranian wish list as a deal. He will only make a deal that serves in the best interests of the American people 🇺🇸
🚨 PRESS SEC: Anyone who is here fraudulently is subject to our nation’s immigration laws and will be removed from our country. This continues to be a top priority for the State Department, working in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security.