Reported Violations of the Southwest Ceasefire
The United States remains deeply troubled by reports of increasing Syrian regime operations in southwest Syria within the boundaries of the de-escalation zone negotiated between…
Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
The two discussed issues and concerns related to Syria and the bilateral relationship. Secretary Pompeo reemphasized the U.S. commitment to the southwest ceasefire arrangement that…
Funding for the Syrian Civil Defense and UN International Impartial and Independent Mechanism
The President has authorized the United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State to release approximately $6.6 million for the continuation…
Preserving the Southwest De-escalation Zone in Syria
The United States remains concerned by reports of impending Syrian government operations in southwest Syria within the boundaries of the de-escalation zone negotiated between the…
On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, charity, compassion, and reflection. Eid al-Fitr reminds all of us in the United States…
Support for Ongoing Defeat ISIS Operations in Syria
We welcome the launch on Sunday of operations by the Syrian Democratic Forces against ISIS terrorists in Dashisha, Syria.
U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Mevlüt Çavusoğlu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met on June 4 in Washington,…
Amendments to the Terrorist Designations of al-Nusrah Front
The Department of State has amended the designation of al-Nusrah Front – an al-Qa’ida affiliate in Syria – to include Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and…
Amb Haley on Syria Assuming the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament
It is shameful that a regime that continues to use chemical weapons to murder its own people has the audacity to accept the presidency of…
Assad Regime Intentions in the Southwest De-escalation Zone
The United States is concerned by reports of an impending Assad regime operation in southwest Syria within the boundaries of the de-escalation zone negotiated between…
After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy
"The IRGC has continued to pump thousands of fighters into Syria to prop up the murderous Assad regime and help make that country 71,000 square…
Report of the OPCW FFM in Syria Regarding an Alleged Incident in Saraqib, Syria on 4 Feb 2018
On May 15, 2018, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact-Finding Mission, released its report regarding an alleged incident in Saraqib, Syrian…
Secretary Pompeo On the Occasion of Ramadan
"On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan."
Launching of Operations To Liberate Final ISIS Strongholds in Syria
The United States, the Global Coalition, and local partners, including the Syrian Democratic Forces, are launching operations to liberate the final ISIS strongholds in Syria.…
Secretary Pompeo at a Press Availability With Jordanian FM Ayman Safadi
"We must not let Syria again become a safe haven for ISIS or for any other terrorist group."
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks With Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir
"Iran destabilizes this entire region. It supports proxy militias and terrorist groups. It is an arms dealer to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and Iran…
Acting Secretary of State Sullivan at a Press Availability in Toronto, Canada
"The U.S. will remain committed in Syria until ISIS is defeated and the so-called caliphate completely eliminated. We will work to ensure local forces enabled by…
Amb Satterfield Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Middle East
"While preventing the use of chemical weapons in Syria is our immediate concern, the Administration’s priority remains the defeat of ISIS...
