Tag: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo: Iran is ‘origin’ of threats against US in Iraq
In a press briefing on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for attacks on U.S. interests in Iraq, reported Reuters.
After identifying Iran as the “origin” of threats against Americans in Iraq, Pompeo explained:...
Pompeo announces creation of the Iran Action Group
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday the founding of the Iran Action Group, which will “be responsible for directing, reviewing and coordinating all aspects of the State Department’s Iran-related activity.”
“For nearly...
Not the time to go soft on Iran
As far as most of the administration’s detractors were concerned, it was just another in a series of bizarre moments from U.S. President Donald Trump. The president’s tweet threatening Iran with “CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH...
War of words emanates from Tehran after Pompeo speech to Iranian Americans
The United States had harsh words for Iran on Monday, first in a speech by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, followed by a late-night tweet on Sunday by U.S. President Donald Trump, who...
Pompeo outlines strategy for opposing Iran
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Press Release) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo outlined America’s strategy for opposing Iranian expansionism in the Middle East during an interview Tuesday with Mohannad Al Khatib of...
After Iran speech, will Tehran seek to test Pompeo?
In his first major foreign-policy address since taking office in April, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo articulated the Trump administration’s new policy regarding Iran, which demands that the country halt its ballistic-missile program,...
Secretary of State promises appointment of special envoy to monitor anti-Semitism
At a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo promised that he would work towards an appointment of a Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
During testimony in...
An end to Iran defeatism
Everyone was eager to hear from the new U.S. secretary of state, but they didn’t care much for what he said. Many international observers hoped that Mike Pompeo’s speech would sound a cautionary note...
Iranian commander: Pompeo deserves ‘punch to the mouth’ over new sanctions’ threat
A commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo deserves a “strong punch to the mouth” for a call to increase sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
“The people of Iran should...
Report: US looking to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to roll out a new U.S. strategy on the Iranian nuclear issue at the Heritage Institute think tank in Washington on Monday.
Pompeo is scheduled to deliver...