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US Policy Toward Iran - William J. Burns Statement
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 8:19 am | US State Department
"While skepticism about the Iranian regime's reaction to international incentives is almost always a safe bet, we are working with our partners in an intense public diplomacy campaign to explain what we're offering directly to the Iranian people." More >>
New Developments In U.S.-Japan Economic Relations
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:23 am | US State Department
The U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform Initiative's Seventh Report to Leaders was released on July 5, detailing progress and commitments made under the Initiative since both Governments last exchanged recommendations in October 2007. More >>
Designation: 2 Key Iranian Individuals, One Entity
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:17 am | US State Department
"TAMAS, for engaging in activities that pose a serious risk of contributing to Iran's nuclear program. TAMAS was named in the annex of UNSCR 1803 for involvement in enrichment-related activities. The UNSC listed TAMAS an overarching body." - State Dept. More >>
Designation: Several Iranian Individuals, Entities
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:15 am | US State Department
"Mohsen Fakhrizadeh-Mahabadi was named in that annex of UNSCR 1747; he is a senior scientist at the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics and former head of the Physics Research Centre. The IAEA has asked to interview him." - State Dept. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: July 8, 2008
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:01 am | US State Department
Iran: Reports on U.S. Exports to Iran + U.S. Congressional Interest in US’s Iran Policy + Humanitarian Exports to Iranian People / Afghanistan: Question about Afghanistan Bombing + Extremist Elements Working to Destabilize Region + U.S. Assistance. More >>
US Calls For Halt To Bombings In Abkhazia, Georgia
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 11:42 am | US State Department
The United States reiterates its strong support for Georgia's territorial integrity, and calls for an immediate halt to recent bombings on both sides of the ceasefire line in Abkhazia, Georgia, which have claimed the lives of innocent civilians. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: July 7, 2008
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 9:38 am | US State Department
Pakistan/Afghanistan: Terrorist Attacks in Islamabad and Kabul / Israel: Reported Israeli-Hezbollah Prisoner Swap / Turkey: Reported Arrest of Two Former Turkish Generals / Serbia: US Discussions with Serbian Government Regarding Miladin Kovacevic. More >>
U.S. Condemns Murder Of UN Official In Somalia
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 9:31 am | US State Department
The U.S. condemns the murder of Osman Ali Ahmed, Officer in Charge of UNDP in Mogadishu, Somalia. We offer our sympathy and condolences to Ahmed’s family and colleagues, and appreciate Somali and AU medical efforts to save Ahmed’s life. More >>
U.S. Negotiations With Poland On Missile Defense
Monday, 7 July 2008, 7:32 am | US State Department
"We have seen PM Tusk's remarks concerning Missile Defense negotiations and are studying them closely. Poland remains a close and important ally of the United States. We remain in negotiations with Poland and do not plan to comment publicly." More >>
Sec. Rice Interview w/ Judy Woodruff, Bloomberg TV
Monday, 7 July 2008, 7:28 am | US State Department
"President Bush decided to take a difference course. It was not that we believed that the Clinton Administration had not done their best. But in fact, we learned in 2002 that North Korea was pursuing another path." - Secretary Rice. More >>
Sec. Rice Interview With Michael Collins, XM Radio
Monday, 7 July 2008, 7:02 am | US State Department
"Since I had never played golf when I lived in California, I’m looking forward to all the great California golf courses. Pebble Beach isn’t that far from me, Cypress Point isn’t that far from where I live." -- Secretary Condoleezza Rice. More >>
State Depart's Report on Passport Records Access
Saturday, 5 July 2008, 6:00 am | US State Department
"We have and have had a system in place where - it's called the monitor list, where certain high profile individuals were - their records were flagged so that if it was accessed, someone would follow up to make sure it was authorized." More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: July 3, 2008
Saturday, 5 July 2008, 5:42 am | US State Department
Colombia: Kidnapping Victims Rescued + U.S. Supporting Role + Consular Officials Have Been in Contact With The Families / Zimbabwe: IDPs Taking Refuge on Sidewalk Adjacent to Embassy + MDC + Not A Threat + United States Working With NGOS to Assist. More >>
U.S. Government Nonproliferation Priorities & Asia
Friday, 4 July 2008, 5:37 am | US State Department
The United States is a strong supporter of the responsible development of nuclear power to increase the supply of electricity, promote economic growth and development, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, decreasing pollution and greenhouse gasses. More >>
U.S.-Japan Investment Initiative 2008 Report
Friday, 4 July 2008, 5:20 am | US State Department
The report details the work of the Investment Working Group (IWG), which has led to greater understanding by the U.S. and Japan of the critical contribution of FDI to economic growth, as well as the most effective ways to promote cross-border investment. More >>
Remarks at G-8 Foreign Ministers Press Conference
Friday, 4 July 2008, 4:25 am | US State Department
"First, we discussed North Korea and Iran from the perspective of nonproliferation and we had in-depth discussions as for DPRK. We agree that we need to vet -- verify in full the declaration on nuclear programs that DPRK submitted yesterday." More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: July 2, 2008
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 11:02 am | US State Department
Israel: Attacks in Jerusalem + Peace Process Roadmap / Israel/Iran: Question About Israeli-Iranian Relations + US Working On Diplomatic Solution + US Does Not Control the Sovereign Decision Making of Israel / Iran: Finding Solution to Nuclear Issue. More >>
15 Hostages Rescued To Safety From FARC Captivity
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 10:39 am | US State Department
"We congratulate President Uribe and the Colombian military on the success of the operation that resulted in the safe rescue of 15 hostages, including Americans Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes and Keith Stansell." - Secretary Condoleezza Rice. More >>
20th Anniversary: Downing Of Iran Air Flight 655
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 10:31 am | US State Department
The accidental shooting down of Iran Air Flight 655 was a terrible human tragedy, and U.S. officials at the time expressed our deep regret. We would certainly renew our expression of sympathy and condolences to the families of the deceased who perished. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: July 1, 2008
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 5:16 pm | US State Department
Israel/Iran: Reports of Israeli Plan to Attack Iran / Anonymous Source / No Information to Substantiate / National Intelligence Estimate on Iran / Window for Development of Nuclear Weapon. Iraq: Global Oil Demand / Global Production Vs. Keeping Pace. More >>
