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…
U.S. Condemns Deadly Attacks in Syria’s Sweida Province
The Department of State strongly condemns today’s barbaric ISIS-claimed attacks that took place in Syria’s southwestern Sweida province, deliberately targeting and killing scores of civilians…
Statement on the Continued Success of Operations to Defeat ISIS in Syria
We congratulate the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on their successful operations to liberate al-Dashisha, Syria, from the scourge of ISIS. Dashisha since 2013 has been…
Evacuation of the White Helmets From Southwest Syria
The United States welcomes the safe evacuation of more than 400 members of the Syrian Civil Defense, otherwise known as the White Helmets, and their…
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS at NATO HQ
This meeting was also an opportunity for Ministers to discuss and pledge immediate stabilization assistance to support areas of Syria liberated from ISIS in Coalition-supported…
Readout of the Meeting in Morocco of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS
Senior diplomatic representatives from the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS met today in Morocco to review the global campaign. Special Presidential Envoy for the Global…
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…
