Tommy Pigott
State Department spokesman
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View Timeline →Trump Suggests Iran's Involvement in Saudi Pipeline Attack Amid US Strategic Considerations
Former President Trump suggested that Iran is likely responsible for an attack on a Saudi pipeline, while the US government considers its next steps in…
US Sanctions Target Iran's Digital Asset Network Following Strait of Hormuz Attacks
The United States imposed sanctions on six entities and one individual linked to Iran's illicit digital asset network in response to recent attacks on commercial…
Trump Administration Intensifies Economic Pressure on Iran Amidst Far-Left Terrorism Concerns
The Trump administration is intensifying its maximum pressure policy on Iran through financial sanctions and naval blockades, as discussed by State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott.…
Rubio Commends UAE for Leadership Against Iranian Aggression
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior Emirati leaders to discuss Iran's attacks and…
Rubio Meets UAE President to Reaffirm US Commitment to Gulf Security Amidst US-Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to discuss the recent US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough and reaffirm US security commitments…
US and India Discuss Maritime Security in Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed recent events in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for…
Trump Expresses Optimism on Potential Iran Deal Amid Tensions
President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a potential deal with Iran, as outlined by State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott, amidst ongoing tensions in the region.…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran's Shadow Oil Economy, Cautions Global Traders
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran's 'shadow oil economy', citing the use of illicit oil revenues by Tehran to support the IRGC…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran's Shadow Oil Economy, Alerts Global Traders
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's shadow oil economy, citing the financing of the IRGC and military activities in West Asia. This move…
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire, U.S. State Department says
On May 15, 2026, Iran's foreign minister stated that a lack of trust is the main obstacle in negotiations with the U.S. to end the…
Donald Trump Warns Countries of 25% Tariff for Trading with the Islamic Republic
Donald Trump announced that countries trading with Iran will face a 25% tariff, coinciding with ongoing protests in Iran that have entered their sixteenth day…
US State Department: Trump is Considering 'A Range of Powerful Options'; Protests are the Result of 'Legitimate Anger' of the Iranian People
The US State Department announced that President Trump is closely monitoring the protests in Iran and considering powerful options in response to the regime's actions.…