Tommy Bruce
U.S. State Department spokesperson
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View Timeline →Iran's Drone Strike Marks a Pivotal Moment in Middle Eastern Geopolitics
Iran conducted a significant drone strike that is perceived as a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics. This action involves Iran and its regional adversaries,…
Rubio: Europeans Must Make Important Decision on Trigger Mechanism Against Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges European nations to decide on reinstating sanctions against Iran due to its non-compliance with the nuclear agreement. The…
US: A Chinese Company Provides Satellite Images to Iran-backed Houthis
The US has accused a Chinese satellite company of providing images to Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, facilitating attacks on US interests. In response, the US…
U.S. State Department: Iran Should Not Have a Uranium Enrichment Program; 'Witkoff's Trip to Paris'
U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, emphasize that Iran should not have a uranium enrichment program, with discussions…
Trump Administration Ends Iraq's Exemption for Purchasing Electricity from Iran
The Trump administration has ended Iraq's exemption to purchase electricity from Iran, part of a broader strategy to exert maximum pressure on Iran. This decision…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Says Iran's Economy Will Collapse Due to Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Busent announced that sanctions are aimed at collapsing Iran's economy and shutting down its oil industry. The U.S. is reviewing sanctions…
Rubio After Negotiating with Russia: All Parties Must Compromise to End the Ukraine War
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for all parties to compromise to end the Ukraine war during talks with Russian officials in…