Samantha Power
Head of the U.S. Agency for International Development
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View Timeline →Blinken Describes the Situation in Gaza Following Israeli Attacks on Rafah as 'Severe'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as severe amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Rafah. Despite increased aid efforts, the…
International Women of Courage Award Presented to Fariba Baluch: 'Resistance' is the Only Path Forward
Fariba Baluch, an Iranian human rights activist, received the International Women of Courage Award in a ceremony attended by U.S. officials, including Jill Biden and…
The U.S. Urges Its Allies in the Middle East to Help Cut Hamas's Financial Networks
The U.S. has called on its Middle Eastern allies to intensify efforts to cut off financial support to Hamas during an emergency meeting of the…
The First UN Delegation Arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh
A UN delegation has entered Nagorno-Karabakh for the first time in 30 years, following a military attack by Azerbaijan that caused over 100,000 Armenians to…
Armenia Requests Help from the European Union; UN: 100,000 People Have Fled to Armenia
Armenia has requested assistance from the EU for approximately 100,000 Armenian refugees fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh due to Azerbaijani military actions. The situation raises concerns about potential…
Azerbaijan: We Do Not Want Mass Migration of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh
The Azerbaijani ambassador has stated that Baku does not want mass migration of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, despite over 70,000 fleeing due to fears of ethnic…
US Ambassador to the UN: The Security Council Should Not Overlook Iran's Actions in the Region
Samantha Power, the outgoing US ambassador to the UN, urged the Security Council to maintain arms sanctions against Iran, citing its role in regional instability.…
Iraqi: All Obstacles to Implementing the JCPOA Have Been Removed
On the anniversary of the Vienna nuclear agreement, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that all obstacles to the agreement's implementation have been removed,…
US Ambassador to the UN Calls for Trump to Adhere to Nuclear Deal with Iran
Samantha Power, the US Ambassador to the UN, urged President-elect Trump to adhere to the Iran nuclear deal, emphasizing its effectiveness in preventing nuclear weapon…
John Kirby Considers Qassem Soleimani's Possible Presence in Aleppo a Violation of UN Security Council Resolution
John Kirby, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, stated that Qassem Soleimani's potential visit to Syria violates UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The U.S. plans to…
Samantha Power: Iran Should Release Narges Mohammadi, Whose Children Are Waiting for Her
Samantha Power has called for the release of Narges Mohammadi, a jailed human rights activist whose children are waiting for her return. Mohammadi has been…
UK Foreign Secretary Summons Iranian and Russian Ambassadors Over Aleppo Situation
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson summoned the Iranian and Russian ambassadors due to concerns over the humanitarian situation in Aleppo, citing reports of executions and…
Rohani Holds Some Regional Islamic Countries Responsible for Recent 'Crimes'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused unnamed Islamic countries of supporting terrorism and contributing to regional violence during a speech at the International Unity Conference. He…
Approval of New $800 Million Sanctions Against North Korea
The UN Security Council has unanimously approved new sanctions against North Korea, aimed at reducing its annual export revenue by up to $800 million in…
U.S. and Russia Criticize UN Secretary-General's Report on Iran Agreement
The U.S. and Russia have criticized a UN report on Iran's compliance with the nuclear agreement, highlighting disagreements over missile restrictions. Samantha Power emphasized that…
Narges Mohammadi: I Will Not Appeal My 10-Year Prison Sentence
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has decided not to appeal her 10-year prison sentence as a protest against the oppressive actions of…
US Representative at the UN Protests Narges Mohammadi's Prison Sentence
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, has had her prison sentence extended to 10 years following a controversial court ruling. US Representative Samantha…
Reuters cites diplomats: Iran cannot be sanctioned for missile tests
Diplomats from the UN Security Council indicate that Iran cannot be legally sanctioned for its recent missile tests due to ambiguous language in the relevant…
UN Security Council Meeting on Iran's Missile Test Ends 'Without Result'
The UN Security Council meeting regarding Iran's missile test concluded without any significant outcomes, with Russia asserting that Iran's actions do not violate UN resolutions.…
US Representative: Iran's Missile Test Deserves Security Council Response
The US is urging the UN Security Council to respond to Iran's recent missile tests, which it deems destabilizing. Russia disagrees, claiming the tests do…