Iran
Pompeo visits Switzerland, honors U.S.-Swiss ties
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent trip to Switzerland recognizes not only U.S.-Swiss trade ties, but also the countries' people-to-people connections.
U.S. sanctions hurt Iran’s proxy terror groups
The U.S. "maximum pressure campaign" on Iran has starved its regional proxies of the funds they need to operate on behalf of the regime.
Surging U.S. oil and gas output bolsters Iran sanctions
As sanctions increase pressure on Iran to change its malign behavior, increased U.S. oil and gas output helps ensure global markets are supplied.
Iran’s ‘systematic targeting’ of religious minorities
A new report says Iran has heightened its persecution of religious minorities, including Muslim minorities that don't agree with its Shiite regime.
Secretary Pompeo: ‘Frank discussions’ in Russia
Secretary Pompeo met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Sochi, Russia, on May 14 to discuss a wide range of topics.
Pompeo in Brussels to coordinate with allies
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with key NATO and European allies in Brussels on May 13 to discuss shared security concerns about Iran.
Secretary Pompeo warns Iran is violating Iraqi sovereignty
The United States will continue supporting Iraq's leadership to help ensure that Iraq remains a sovereign, independent nation, Secretary Pompeo says.
Latest U.S. sanctions target Iran’s metal sectors
The latest round of U.S. sanctions against Iran means that the U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iran’s top two exports: oil and now metals.
U.S. pressure campaign on Iran after 1 year [infographic]
It has been a year since the U.S. ended participation in the flawed Iran nuclear deal and embarked on a pressure campaign on Iran. See the impact.