U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian regime’s ‘brute squad’ (January 10) The Trump administration will impose sanctions as long as Iran’s outlaw ways continue, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said January 10 as he outlined new sanctions targeting the Iranian regime’s “brute squad” of top security officials. The new sanctions hit the regime’s senior Iranian ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
Human Rights and the Iranian Regime (December 19) SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Good morning. Thank you, all. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. How are you all doing today? Everybody good? It’s an important day here at the State Department, and I appreciate you all joining us. Bob, thanks for the kind introduction, and I’m delighted ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iranian Regime, Secretary Pompeo
The U.S. stands with the Iranian people (December 19) U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo vowed to continue U.S. support for the Iranian people as they struggle against a repressive regime that violates human rights. Pompeo told a December 19 U.S. Department of State forum that recent protests in Iran show that the ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Secretary Pompeo
This Week in Iran Policy (December 13) “As long as [Iran’s] malign behavior continues, so will our campaign of maximum pressure… these sanctions are aimed not at China, not at the Iranian people, but at the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran that is engaged in activity that poses threats around the world…We will ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 13 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran Policy, Secretary Pompeo
International Anticorruption Day (December 9) Today, on International Anticorruption Day, we reaffirm our commitment to prevent and combat corruption globally. Corruption obstructs economic growth and development, facilitates transnational crime, and fuels terrorism, robbing citizens around the world of their basic rights. Corruption enables and sustains autocratic leaders, weakens faith in democratic systems, creates opportunities ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 9 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: International Anticorruption Day, Secretary Pompeo
This Week in Iran Policy, December 2-6 (December 6) “Our role…is to support freedom wherever we are able to do so, to create transparency so that the world can see. In Iran, the reporting indicates that there are several hundred people who have been killed by the security forces, thousands detained inside of Iran, ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Pompeo on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States is proud to reaffirm its commitment to defending the rights of ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Secretary Pompeo
Honoring the Heroes in the 1979 Attack on the U.S. Embassy Islamabad (November 20) Forty years ago, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, was attacked and nearly burned to the ground by a violent group of protesters. Today, we honor the four members of the Embassy team killed in that tragic event: two Americans – ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group Ministerial (November 14) SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. Welcome. I first want to thank Secretary General Stoltenberg, Under Secretary of Defense Rood – John – and the representatives of 31 partners for being here today. Thank you all so much ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Defeating ISIS, Secretary Pompeo
International Religious Freedom Day (October 27) Freedom of religion is a cherished American value and a fundamental freedom. The Founding Fathers understood religious freedom not as the state’s creation, but as the unalienable birthright of human beings. Today, we commemorate the 21st anniversary of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act), landmark legislation ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 27 October, 2019 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: International Religious Freedom Day, Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (October 16) The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Pompeo reiterated U.S. opposition to Turkey’s military offensive and underscored President Trump’s call for the Turkish Government to stop its invasion ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo, Turkey
Pompeo on religious freedom: The world must hear the truth (October 15) U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo laid out the “dire condition of religious freedom around the world” and highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to safeguard human dignity. Around the world, “more than 80% of mankind lives in areas where religious freedom is ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 October, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Sanctioning the Government of Turkey in Response to the Ongoing Military Offensive in Northeast Syria (October 14) On Friday, the United States signaled its intent to take action in response to Turkey’s ongoing unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria. President Donald J. Trump has now signed an Executive Order to press Turkey to halt ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 October, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Sanctions on Turkey, Secretary Pompeo
The United States Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Companies for Transporting Iranian Oil (September 25) Today, the United States is taking further action as part of our maximum economic pressure campaign against the Iranian regime and those who enable its destabilizing behavior. We are imposing sanctions on certain Chinese firms for knowingly engaging in a ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Central Bank, National Development Fund, and Etemad Tejarat Pars (September 20) In a failed attempt to disrupt the global economy, the Islamic Republic of Iran attacked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This act of aggression was sophisticated in its planning and brazen in its execution. Regardless of transparent attempts to shift ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
International Day of Democracy (September 15) On this International Day of Democracy, we reflect on our nation’s unwavering commitment to the unalienable rights that create the foundation of our democracy. In the United States, those rights are defined by respect for individual liberty and human dignity. A vibrant, diverse, and independent civil society is ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 15 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: International Day of Democracy, Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At the Department of State‘s 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony (September 11) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. I’m very proud to remember this day with my State Department family. As Abraham Lincoln once said, that the “silent artillery of time” erodes the memory of important things. So I’m thankful you are all here ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony, Secretary Pompeo
World Humanitarian Day (August 19) Michael R. Pompeo SECRETARY OF STATE Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we recognize the tireless efforts of humanitarian workers, who every day risk their personal safety on behalf of people whose lives are disrupted when crises hit. We applaud the commitment of humanitarian aid workers who persist despite the dangers, ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Designation of Persons Linked to Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction Procurement Network (July 18) Michael R. Pompeo SECRETARY OF STATE Today, the United States designated 12 entities and individuals based in Iran, Belgium, and China that are linked to the nuclear proliferation-sensitive activities of the Iran Centrifuge Technology Company – known by its Persian acronym, ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
Executive Order to Impose Sanctions on the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran (June 24) Today, the White House issued an Executive Order sanctioning the Supreme Leaders Office and authorizing further sanctions on those associated with it. This action was taken as part of the Administrations maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime, ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 24 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
Statement on Iranian Disinformation (June 22) Iran’s leaders know the truth is a dangerous thing. It is important to correct the record. First, President Trump did not pass a message through Oman calling for talks with Iran. We have made our position abundantly clear. We are willing to engage when the time is right. ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Secretary Pompeo
Statements to the Press With Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze As Part of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission (June 11) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s my pleasure to be with you here today. Mr. Prime Minister, you’re concluding a week of travel here across the United States. You told me you’re headed to ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia | Tags: Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze (June 11) Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington with Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze and formally opened the
10th anniversary plenary of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission . They discussed Georgia’s partnership with NATO, cooperation on issues of regional security, and reforms necessary for Georgia to ensure the rule of law and fair ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. & Georgia | Tags: Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, Secretary Pompeo
First Anniversary of President Trump’s New Iran Strategy (May 8) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 8, 2019 One year ago today, President Trump announced the United States would cease to participate in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and would instead embark on a bold new strategy to end Iran’s destabilizing ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
Remarks at the Department of State Foreign Affairs Day (May 3) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC May 3, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon. It wonderful to be with you today. It’s the 54th Foreign Affairs Day, a great celebration.Frankly, I’m a little bit intimidated. You all in this room have ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Pompeo Addresses Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka and Iranian Oil Imports (April 22) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC April 22, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone.Before I make my announcement regarding our pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran, I want to address yesterday’s terrorist attack in Sri ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 22 April, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Human Rights Report for 2018 Preface The United States was founded on the premise that all persons “are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Our Constitution secures these unalienable rights by proclaiming in the First Amendment that ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News | Tags: Human Rights Report for 2018, Secretary Pompeo
Observance of International Women’s Day (March 8) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2019 The United States is proud to observe International Women’s Day, March 8. We extend our gratitude to the diverse women and girls around the globe who have made vast contributions in lifting up those facing challenges and ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: International Women's Day, Secretary Pompeo
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS (January 29) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 29, 2019 U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will host a day of meetings with the foreign ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on February 6 in Washington, D.C. The full 79-member ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: ISIS, Secretary Pompeo
Remarks at a United Nations Security Council Meeting on Venezuela (January 26) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State United Nations New York City January 26, 2019 Good morning. On behalf of President Trump and the American people I first want to thank Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas of the Dominican Republic, the current president of ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 January, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary Pompeo, venezuela
Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on Iran (December 12) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State United Nations New York City December 12, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much, and good morning. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate them.Just two days ago, the head of the IRGC’s airspace division, Amir Hajizadeh, ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
International Anticorruption Day (December 7) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 7, 2018 Corruption facilitates transnational crime, fuels terrorism, obstructs economic growth and development, weakens the rule of law, and undermines democracy. Ultimately, it endangers our national security. That is why, as we look ahead to International Anticorruption Day on December 9, ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.2'; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
A Keynote Speech by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Posted by
The German Marshall Fund of the United States on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 5 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
Secretary Pompeo, Press Availability at NATO Headquarters (December 4) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good evening, everyone. I want to begin this evening by expressing my condolences to the Bush family on the passing of a great man, President George H. W. Bush. He embodied literally the best of America in his devotion to public service and his ardent ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: nato, Secretary Pompeo
Iran Test Launches Ballistic Missile Violating UN Security Council Ban (December 1) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 The Iranian regime has just test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile that is capable of carrying multiple warheads. The missile has a range that allows it to strike parts of Europe and anywhere ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 1 December, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
Iran’s President Works To Further Isolate Iranian Regime From Both World and Iranian People (November 26) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 Iranian President Rouhani has once again called for the destruction of Israel. He referred to it as a “cancerous tumor” and a “fake regime.” Such statements inflame tensions ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington | Tags: Iran, Iran Sanctions, Secretary Pompeo
Russia’s Dangerous Escalation in the Kerch Strait (November 26) Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The United States expresses its deep concern over the incident in the Black Sea that occurred November 25 as Ukrainian vessels attempted to transit through the Kerch Strait. Reports that Russian vessels rammed and fired ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Secretary Pompeo, ukraine
Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Ukrainian President Poroshenko (November 26) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 26, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine in the Black Sea near the Kerch Strait. ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Secretary Pompeo, ukraine
Joint Statement on U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership (November 16) Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 16, 2018 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Ukraine on the occasion of the 2018 U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission Meeting in Washington, DC. Begin text: U.S. Secretary of ...
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, News from Washington, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: Secretary Pompeo
