Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the removal of Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list, ending a 47-year designation and unlocking economic relief.

The Trump administration escalated its campaign against the International Criminal Court by imposing financial and travel restrictions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress is being made in talks, signaling a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz soon.

President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must reopen very soon or face severe military action, even as U.S. and Omani officials report progress in diplomatic talks.

The State Department has notified Congress of plans to shutter five international diplomatic posts, marking a rare contraction of the U.S. foreign footprint.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Asian leaders at an ASEAN gathering that Iran’s efforts to regulate the Strait of Hormuz threaten global maritime order.

Following the deaths of U.S. troops in Jordan and Iraq, President Trump has directed military leadership to ensure Iran faces consequences for the loss of life.