Afghanistan faces historic opportunity for peace
The U.S. peace agreement with the Taliban in February cleared the way for current talks in Afghanistan toward a lasting peace in the country.
New U.S. sanctions seek to block Iranian regime’s weapons programs
Iran's regime defies international agreements even as its neighbors advance peace deals. Learn about U.S. efforts to deter the regime's malign behavior.
Dispelling myths about U.S. sanctions on Iran [video]
Learn the truth about U.S. sanctions on the Iranian regime. Food, medicine, and humanitarian aid do not fall under U.S. sanctions.
Iran nuclear deal fueled regime’s violence
Iran's regime continued to fund proxy wars, despite the 2015 nuclear deal's call for peace. Learn why the U.S. has turned to sanctions to deter aggression.
A tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
Commemorations in New York, northern Virginia and Pennsylvania honor the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S.
U.S. curbs Iranian regime’s weapons ambitions
The U.S. is seeking to limit the Iranian regime's ability to spread violence, sanctioning its weapons programs and seizing arms headed to fighters.
U.S. moves to ‘snap back’ U.N. sanctions on Iranian regime
The U.S. is exercising its authority to reimpose U.N. sanctions on the Iranian regime and calling for support in addressing the regime's behavior.
Iran’s neighbors support extending arms embargo
Iran's neighbors are raising concerns that allowing an arms embargo on the Iranian regime to expire would threaten security in the Middle East.
The consequences of ending the arms embargo against Iran [video]
The United Nations arms embargo on Iran expires in October. Learn about the possible consequences for the region and the world if it is not extended.