Iran sanctions 61 Americans for their support of exiled dissident group Mujahideen-e-Khalq. Actions come as negotiations to restore a 2015 nuclear deal have stalled. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Rudy Giuliani and John Bolton are on the sanctions list. TEHRAN: Iran has imposed sanctions on an additional 61 Americans, including former Secretary of State … Read more
China has announced sanctions against 28 US officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. A U.S. national security spokesman called Beijing’s decision absurd and reprehensible. According to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, China on Wednesday announced sanctions against 28 officials associated with former US President Donald Trump, including former Secretary of … Read more
The United States is ready to mediate constructive talks between the governments of Israel and Lebanon to determine maritime boundaries. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has offered to mediate in the negotiations to resolve the territorial dispute. He said in a tweet on Tuesday that “the United States remains ready to mediate constructive negotiations … Read more
The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has limited his trip to Asia this week, said department spokeswoman after President US Donald Trump hospitalized for getting a COVID-19 test positive. According to the details, The US Secretary of State was due to visit Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia this week, however, he will only … Read more
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called US government “savage” after the United States imposed new sanctions on Iran, saying the Iranian people should turn their anger towards the White House for the shortcomings and problems. According to the details, in his televised speech, Hassan Rouhani said “We’ve never seen such savage people in the White … Read more
United States secretary of state Mike Pompeo met with Taliban Political Deputy Mullah Beradar to welcome the launch of Afghan peace negotiations. He said on his official Twitter account, “The Taliban must seize this opportunity to forge a political settlement & reach a comprehensive & permanent ceasefire to end 40 years of war. This effort must be Afghan-led.” Met with … Read more
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke over the phone with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and the two leaders addressed the Afghan peace process and regional stability, his spokesman said Friday. Cale Brown, State Department”s Principal Deputy Spokesperson said, “Secretary Pompeo and Minister Qureshi discussed a range of issues, including the importance of … Read more
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that China is not abiding by international law. According to the details, The US Secretary of State has criticized China and the World Health Organization (WHO), saying the WHO is leaning towards China. He said that US President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw from the WHO … Read more
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has welcomed India’s decision to ban on Chinese mobile apps. Talking to media in Washington, Mike Pompeo said that he welcomes India’s ban on Chinese mobile apps, India is ensuring its security. The US Secretary of State said the move would enhance India’s integrity and national security. Note that, … Read more
The US is going to impose visa restrictions on Chinese Communists party officials as they are believed to be accountable for undermining freedoms in Hong Kong. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that “current and former” party officials have been targeted with the sanctions. He said that the decision of visa restrictions has been … Read more
Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah exchanged views on regional development and security with the United States (US) State Secretary Mike Pompeo during a phone conversation on Friday. According to the media report, both officials, also reviewed bilateral relations, the strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and … Read more
A Chinese report has warned the government that the country is facing growing hostility to the coronavirus, which could lead to a confrontation with the United States. According to the sources, report was presented to top leaders in Beijing by the State Security Ministry earlier this month, including President Xi Jinping. This is the second … Read more
The United States thanked Turkey for sending medical aid to fight against coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo thanked Turkey on Sunday for sending a plane with medical supplies. Mike Pompeo said in his statement on twitter, “We are grateful for our @NATO Ally #Turkey. Their support is helping … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa received telephone call from United State Secretary of State Mike Pompeo following middle east tension. According to the Director General Inter Service Public Relations (DG-ISPR), COAS emphasized need for maximum restraint and constructive engagement by all concerned to de-escalate the situation in broader interest of peace … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned Iran of a decisive response if US interests are harmed in Iraq, after a series of rocket attacks on bases. “We must… use this opportunity to remind Iran´s leaders that any attacks by them, or their proxies of any identity, that harm Americans, our allies or our … Read more
The US president Donald Trump said from the white house to media before Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo’s departure to Turkey that the US sanctions will be destructive if talks with Ankara are not improved. Donald Trump has clarified that Turk leaders had been planning for so long to take such action. He further said … Read more
The United States has issued visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York for the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations next week. Iran’s foreign minister spokesman said in a tweet that Zarif was set to leave for New York on Friday. A … Read more
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced strikes on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure as an act of war by Iran. This was an Iranian attack, Pompeo told reporters on his plane before landing in Jeddah, calling it an act of war. Pompeo later held talks with Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to weigh with the US … Read more
