#State Department
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PoliticsUS Dismisses IRGC Open Letter to American Voters as a Desperate 'Smokescreen'
The US State Department has rejected an open letter from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to American voters, labeling it a desperate smokescreen meant to hide the impacts of military conflict.
PoliticsMarco Rubio Declares International System Broken, Affirms US Will Act Alone
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the international system broken during the UN General Assembly, asserting that the US will continue to act unilaterally in its national interest.
PoliticsUS Grants Visas to Iranian Delegation for UN General Assembly Despite Strict Travel and Shopping Restrictions
The State Department announced that an Iranian delegation may attend the UN General Assembly in New York, though members face strict travel limits and luxury shopping bans.
PoliticsUS Denies Mahmoud Abbas Visa for Second Consecutive Year Ahead of UN General Assembly
The US has once again denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, citing actions by the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organisation.
PoliticsTrump Administration Set to Revoke Up to 200,000 Tourist and Business Visas for Asylum Seekers
The Trump administration plans to revoke B-1 and B-2 visas for up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have sought asylum, marking a major escalation in US immigration enforcement.
PoliticsGlobal US Visa Pause Impacts Thousands of Immigrant Applicants Across the Middle East
A global pause on US immigrant visa appointments by the administration of President Donald Trust is expected to impact thousands of applicants across the Middle East as part of an ongoing immigration crackdown.
PoliticsUS State Department Boosts Diplomatic Staffing Across Middle East Missions
The US State Department is increasing diplomatic staffing levels at embassies across the Middle East, signaling a potential de-escalation of emergency security measures following the conflict with Iran.
PoliticsUS Officially Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List After Nearly Five Decades
The US State Department has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, paving the way for economic recovery and foreign investment.
PoliticsUS Prepares Historic Visa Revocation Targeting Up to 200,000 Asylum Seekers
The United States is reportedly preparing to cancel business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers in what would be the largest mass revocation in the nation's history.
PoliticsDonald Blome Takes Charge as New US Top Diplomat for the Middle East Amid Regional Turmoil
Career foreign service officer Donald Blome has been sworn in as the top US diplomat for the Middle East, stepping into the role during a period of intense regional challenges.