Office of Press Relations
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 07:28
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses effects of the U.S. government shutdown, the Child Soldiers Prevention Act, humanitarian aid to the Syrian people, ongoing diplomacy with Iran, continuing aid to Palestine in light of the ongoing "peace process," and reprimanding the Bahraini government for recent arrests.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 07:14
U.S. State Department Spokeswoman Marie Harf discusses the U.S. government shutdown, efforts at engagement with Iran, borderization between Russia and Georgia, the settlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S., tensions with Venezuela, counterterrorism in Mali, and human rights issues in Morocco.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 11:28
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses issues with Sudan, upcoming diplomatic contact with Iran and Israel, missile defense contract questions in Turkey, Syria, and the impending possible U.S. government shutdown.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 09:38
A senior State Department official provides a readout of the P5+1 meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif. Items discussed included the resolution to remove Syria's weapons of mass destruction, a presentation by Zarif on Iran's interests, and the private discussion between Zarif and Kerry after the formal meeting ended.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 06:45
A U.S. Department of State official discusses a recent meeting between Secretary Kerry and Syrian opposition leader Ahmed al-Jarba. They discussed the role of the opposition in plans to remove chemical weapons from Syria, as well as the eventual transition away from the Assad regime and into a new form of government.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 06:56
State Department spokespersons give readout of Secretary Kerry's meetings with the Saudi and Emirati foreign ministers, Jordanian King Abdullah , and Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy. Fahmy and Kerry discussed terrorism and press freedom in Egypt but did not talk about security assistance. The ongoing search for a resolution to the crisis in Syria dominated the other conversations, with some additional discussion about Iran with the Saudi foreign minister.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 12:54
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses President Rousseff's canceled visit, the UN report on Syria's chemical weapons, the threat of force in Syria, and the upcoming meeting with PM Netanyahu.
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 07:01
Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses an attack on the U.S. consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, engagement with Russia on removing chemical weapons from Syria, nuclear activity in North Korea, and political considerations in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 09:44
State Department Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses the ongoing discussion of a Russian-brokered solution to Syrian chemical weapons possession, rumors of a U.S. citizen killed in Somalia, U.S. opposition to the extended 'state of emergency' in Egypt, U.S.-Brazilian relations, and North Korean nuclear ambitions.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 09:19
State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses discussions between the U.S. and Russia with respect to Syria, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, the anniversary of the attack on Benghazi, and the detainment of Amir Mirza Hekmati in Iran.