Iran has announced that it has not yet made a final decision regarding a proposed agreement with the United States. This statement directly contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously suggested that a breakthrough was just days away. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that discussions of a finalized deal or signing ceremony are premature. However, he did confirm that much of the negotiating text has been drafted. Mixed messages have aris

Philippines Independence Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of the Philippines as you celebrate your Independence Day on June 12. This year the Philippines and the United States commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations – a bond forged through the sacrifices of World War II and our shared purpose. The United States is unwavering in our ironclad mutual defense commitments as our two countries mark 75 years of the

Joint Statement on the June 2026 U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the occasion of the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue. Begin text: Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo from June 8-9, 2026. The Department of State and Department of War co-chaired for the United States,

Portugal National Day On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation’s founding forged a friendship that has only deepened with time. This year marks notable progress in our bilateral rel

Joint Statement on the Preeminence of the U.S. Government Regulating Health Risks for Americans The text of the following statement was released by the Department of State and Department of Health and Human Services. Begin Text The United States remains committed to protecting the public health of Americans through sound science, transparency, and rigorous independent review. International organizations can play a constructive role in advancing scientific discussion, but the

Continuing to Promote Accountability for the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship The United States will not ignore the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship’s responsibility for the horrific death of political prisoner Brooklyn Rivera. U.S.-sanctioned Lumberto Campbell Hooker was directly involved in denying medical care to Brooklyn Rivera and prevented his family from burying his remains. Today the Trump Administration took decisive steps to impose additional visa restrictions on more than

Sanctions on Cuban Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities Fact Sheet Today, the Department of State is designating five entities and five individuals as part of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive push to end the Cuban regime’s decades-long campaign of political, ideological, and institutional warfare against the United States and to hold accountable those who sustain its operations and profit from the Cuban people’s oppression. The Cuban regime cont

Sanctions on Cuban Military Instrumentalities & Other Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities For nearly seven decades, the Communist Cuban regime has waged a continuous campaign of political, ideological, and institutional warfare against the United States. Tragically, the Cuban people are the hostages of a brutal and repressive government which disregards their safety and prosperity to advance the Castro regime’s true purpose: serving as an outpost for

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah. The Secretary reiterated the commitment of the United States to Kuwait’s security, to ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon, and restoration of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The Secretary also condemned Iran’s outrageous and unacceptable a