China’s recent actions against Panama-flagged vessels raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama, a sovereign nation and vital partner for global commerce. Detentions, delays, or other impediments to the movement…

On April 1, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers and Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Ambassador Lim Sang-woo held the second U.S.-ROK Public Diplomacy Dialogue in Seoul. The officials…

By C. Todd Lopez A month ago, the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a combat operation laser-focused on destroying Iranian offensive missiles, missile production capability and navy; and ensuring Iran will never have nuclear weapons. Hegseth visited with troops engaged…

This guidance supersedes the Update on Termination of TPS for Syria posted on March 17, 2026. Alert: After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, the Secretary of Homeland Security determined Syria no longer meets the…

President says US will obliterate Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump warned the US could “obliterate” Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Iran fired a missile…

We, the National Armaments Directors and senior government officials of the member nations of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR), convened for our 2nd Annual Plenary meeting, virtually, on March 18, 2026, to reaffirm our commitment to accelerating defense…

The United States is imposing sanctions to disrupt a global financial network that supports Hizballah. This action targets individuals and entities involved in laundering and raising funds for Hizballah’s finance team through a range of companies and projects operating across…

By David Vergun President Donald J. Trump's administration is negotiating with Russia and Ukraine to secure a durable peace based on credible security guarantees, beginning with a strong Ukraine and Europe, said Daniel L. Zimmerman, assistant secretary of war for…

On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador. The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism. Together,…

From February 26 to March 2, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau visited Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa to advance the Trump Administration’s America First economic and security priorities in the Pacific. The Deputy Secretary’s trip built on the successful Pacific…

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia from Feb. 22-26, and Feb. 28, 2026.The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, approximately 70km southeast of Bossaso. AFRICOM, alongside the…