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Iran’s economy reeling as U.S. sanctions target regime
The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign against Iran's regime has led to plummeting oil exports and skyrocketing inflation.
U.S. tightens sanctions’ grip on terror networks
The Trump administration is strengthening U.S. authority to target terrorist networks and their financial supporters around the world.
U.S. and ASEAN join forces in historic exercise
For the first time, the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations partnered for an official maritime training exercise.
Promoting prosperity in the Indo-Pacific
What is most important to have a thriving Indo-Pacific region? Economic investment, secured waterways, and diplomatic relations.
U.S. oil boom breaks records
The United States is the world's largest oil and natural gas producer. By 2020, the U.S. will become a net energy exporter.
U.S. tightens sanctions on Maduro, citing his ‘usurpation of power’
The Trump administration's latest sanctions bar business with the former Maduro regime while providing safeguards for humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
U.S. and Australia reaffirm ‘mateship’
For over a century, the two countries have enjoyed a prosperous friendship, which was reaffirmed during Secretary Pompeo's visit to Australia.
U.S. sanctions Maduro’s stepsons for exploiting Venezuela’s hungry
Associates of Nicolás Maduro used a subsidized-food program for personal enrichment, to reward political supporters and punish opponents.
U.S. sanctions Chinese firm for buying Iranian oil
The latest application of U.S. sanctions shows the Trump administration's intent to enforce restrictions against Iran's regime.