State department
US arrests Iranian family tied to 1979 Iran hostage crisis at US embassy
Seyed Eissa Hashemi is the son of Masoumeh Ebtekar, the infamous spokeswoman for the Islamist militants who overran the US Embassy in Tehran during the 1979 hostage crisis.
US, Lebanon request Israel pause attacks against Hezbollah prior to talks - report
US expelled Iran's UN deputy ambassador in December 2025, months before beginning of war - report
Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits
US warns all parties in Middle East against escalation, endangering hostage deal
The Middle East is on edge after deadly attacks that blew up radios and pagers of Hezbollah, killing 37 people and wounding around 3,000 and overwhelming Lebanese hospitals.
Palestinian Authority fails to meet minimum fiscal transparency - US State Dept
According to the report, the PA provided incomplete information on debt obligations, including for PA-owned businesses.
New sanctions: US targets 12 individuals in Iran for sanctions over alleged human rights violations
US State Department stated that they are issuing the sanctions in coordination with Australia and Canada, who are also rolling out new sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations.
State Dept. defends not launching investigation into Aysenur Eygi's death
The department also found Israel's changes to rules of engagement 'insufficient.'
Blinken to meet with Egypt on hostage deal Tuesday
Miller: 'We continue to engage with our partners in the region'
Venezuela arrests Spain, US and Czech nationals for 'destabilization'
A spokesperson for the US State Department said "a US military member" had been detained in Venezuela.
State Dept. defends ability to hold Israel accountable for proper weapons use
"We urge Israel to thoroughly and transparently investigate reports of gross violations of human rights and take all appropriate action," he said.
Hostage families discuss growing antisemitism, Hamas support at US State Dept.
This meeting follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint Congress session on Wednesday, in which many of the hostage relatives were also in attendance.
US State Department imposes visa restriction on Elor Azaria for 'human rights violations'
The government organization also said that they plan to impose restrictions on more individuals whom they believe to have committed the same alleged crimes attributed to Azaria.
Taliban confirms detention of two Americans, US calls for release
Hamdullah Fitrat, dep. spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate Afghanistan said, “Both American nationals violated the country’s law, and discussion has been held with the US officials in this regard."
