Treasury Designates Illicit Russia-Iran Oil Network Supporting the Assad Regime
the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating nine targets in an international network through which the Iranian regime,…
Sanctions Announcement on Iran
The United States today sanctioned an international network by which the Iranian regime and Russia are providing millions of barrels of oil to the Assad…
Briefing on Syria
What we’re looking for is the enduring defeat of ISIS, a reinvigorated and irreversible political process in Syria led by the Syrian people and facilitated…
Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Rukban
We welcome the news that the UN is finally able to begin delivering aid to the Rukban encampment from Damascus. This delivery comes after months…
Under Secretary Hale’s Meeting With Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Onal
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale met Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal to discuss the U.S-Turkish bilateral relationship and regional affairs...
Decision by De Mistura To Finish His Tenure as UN Special Envoy for Syria
In his four years and four months as UN Special Envoy for Syria , Staffan de Mistura has worked tirelessly to find a solution to…
Joint Statement on Syria
The text of the following statement on Syria was released by the Governments of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United…
President Trump at the UNSC briefing on Counterproliferation
"The Syrian regime’s butchery is enabled by Russia and Iran. The Iranian regime exports violence, terror, and turmoil. It illicitly procures sensitive items to advance…
Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of UNGA
"The ongoing tragedy in Syria is heartbreaking. Our shared goals must be the de-escalation of military conflict, along with a political solution that honors the…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Syria
We consider any assault on Idlib to be a reckless escalation of the conflict. If Assad, Russia, and Iran continue down the path they are…
U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Assad Regime’s Key ISIS Intermediary and
Qatirji maintains strong ties to the Syrian regime and facilitates fuel trade between the regime and ISIS, including providing oil products to ISIS-controlled territory.
The U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of the Syrian Regime
Today, the United States imposed financial sanctions on four individuals and five entities that have facilitated weapons or fuel transfers, or provided other financial or…
U.S., U.K., and France on the Fifth Anniversary of the CWs Attack in Ghouta
On the fifth anniversary of the horrific Ghouta Sarin attack, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France reiterate their condemnation of the use of…
Briefing on the Status of Syria Stabilization Assistance and Ongoing Efforts To Achieve an Enduring
for today’s call, we’ll focus on the future of stabilization assistance in Syria and the ongoing efforts to achieve an enduring defeat of ISIS. As…
Syria Stabilization Efforts Continue With Coalition Contributions
Our diplomats are working closely with the Department of Defense to support upcoming operations in eastern Syria by the Syrian Democratic Forces, and with Coalition…
U.S. Welcomes Saudi Contribution for Stabilization Efforts in Syria
The United States applauds today’s announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of its generous contribution of $100 million for ongoing, Coalition-supported stabilization efforts in…
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura
Secretary Pompeo and Special Envoy de Mistura agreed that all parties needed to move ahead on the political track and that any discussion of reconstruction…
Issuance of Death Notices in Syria
The Syrian regime’s recent notices confirming the deaths of thousands of political prisoners in its custody affirms what the international community has long suspected and…
