Mike Pompeo

Pompeo warns: UN sanctions on Iran could return

Secretary of State warns of a return of UN sanctions on Iran if Security Council fails to extend arms embargo.

Pompeo: Sovereignty is Israel's decision to make

US Sec. of State says decisions of sovereignty are for Israel to make, moments after UN, Arab League call on Israel to abandon its plans.

Pompeo brands Bolton a 'traitor'

Secretary of State condemns former national security adviser after the publication of excerpts of his new book.

Mike Pompeo calls on Israel to stand with US against China

Speaking at American Jewish Committee's global forum, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urges Israel to stand up to the Chinese government.

EU High Rep 'recognizes US plan created certain momentum'

EU High Rep/VP Josep Borrell: 'Important to encourage the Israelis and the Palestinians to engage in credible, meaningful political process'

'The US will always support Israel's right to defend itself'

Secretary of State speaks at 2020 AJC Global Forum, condemns anti-Semitism and PA incitement.

Israeli FM participates in multinational corona videoconference

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi participates in joint discussion with counterparts from US, Australia, India, Brazil, and South Korea on COVID-19

Pompeo: US won't let ICC 'haul Israelis' into court

'We will never let this happen,' says US Secretary of State, alluding to plans targeting International Criminal Court's probe of Israel.

Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.

US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal

Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.

Pompeo: Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous’

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China.

Pompeo: Iran echoing Hitler's call for genocide

Secretary of State rips Iranian Foreign Minister who backed Supreme Leader call for a “Final Solution” against Israel.

Pompeo: PA should keep security coordination

"We hope the work that's done on the ground to keep people in Israel and Palestinians safe will continue," US secretary of state says.

Watch: Pompeo remarks to the media

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo remarks to the Media, at the Department of State.

Pompeo: ICC will face consequences if it investigates Israel

US Secretary of State warns that the US will 'exact consequences' if the International Criminal Court continues to probe Israel.

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

PM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.

Watch: Palestinian protesters burn effigy of Pompeo

Palestinian Arabs protesting in Shechem burned an effigy of US Secretary of State a day after his visit to Israel.

'We didn't fly halfway around the world to discuss annexation'

Senior officials with Pompeo on visit to Israel: Sovereignty may not happen by July 1. In any event, it was "not the purpose of the trip.”

Pompeo: Only Israel will decide on sovereignty

Secretary of State says he discussed the issue of sovereignty with Netanyahu and Gantz: They will have to find the way together.

Pompeo: Cooperation with China endangers Israel

Pompeo says he presented PM with intel on China. PM reportedly says he will review Chinese participation in building desalination plant.

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'New government is an opportunity to promote peace, security'

'Killing of IDF soldier highlights importance of preserving Israel's right to self defense,' says Pompeo during meeting with Netanyahu.

Pompeo lands in Israel ahead of sovereignty talks

US Secretary of State arrives in Israel for talks with Netanyahu and Gantz on Iran, the coronavirus pandemic, and Israel's sovereignty plan.

David Friedman to be distanced from Pompeo over health issues

US Ambassador to Israel suffering from 'upper respiratory symptoms', will be distanced from Pompeo despite testing negative for coronavirus.

Senior US official warns Palestinians

“If the Palestinians continue to refuse to come to the table it will make our decision-making regarding annexation much easier."

Mike Pompeo:

'Israel will decide if and when to apply sovereignty'

Pompeo brushes off rumors his trip to Israel is aimed at having sovereignty plan pushed off. 'It's Israel's decision to make.'

It's Final: Israel's new government to be sworn in on Thursday

Israel delays swearing in of unity government to Thursday, due to upcoming visit by US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.

Confirmed: Pompeo to visit Israel next week

State Department confirms Secretary of State will travel to Israel on May 13 and meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

Pompeo slams China over coronavirus

US Secretary of State says coronavirus likely originated in Chinese lab, calls for pressure on China to provide more data on the virus.

Pompeo: Iran must leave Syria

US Secretary of State addresses Israeli reports that Iranian forces are pulling out of Syria, closing military bases.

Watch: Pompeo press avilability

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a press availability at the Department of State.

Report: Pompeo to visit Israel next week

This would be first visit of a foreign official to Israel, Pompeo's first visit to a foreign country since onset of corona crisis.

US salutes Jewish People who 'Demonstrate an unbreakable spirit'

Secretary of State opens annual month honoring US Jews: 'Jews contributed in countless ways to culture and character of our country.'

Pompeo: 'Enormous evidence' coronavirus came from Chinese lab

US Secretary of State says intelligence information backs theory coronavirus pandemic originated in Chinese laboratory in Wuhan.

Pompeo: America needs to hold China accountable

"What the Chinese Communist Party did here, in not preventing the spread of this around the world, they are responsible for."

Pompeo: We haven’t seen Kim

Secretary of State says US is watching reports about the health of North Korean leader.

Pompeo: We'll use all means to extend Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State says US will not allow UN ban on selling conventional weapons to Iran to expire on October.

Pompeo: Iran's space program is dangerous - not peaceful

'No one has ever developed these systems except for nuclear weapons.' US accuses Iran of using space program to develop nuclear weapons.

PA spokesman: The US has no right to decide our fate

Nabil Abu Rudeineh blasts Pompeo who said that “annexation is an Israeli decision.”

US believes Iran successfully launched satellite

Pompeo says Iran should be held accountable for launch of military satellite which violated UN Security Council resolution.

Pompeo: 'Annexation is an Israeli decision'

"That’s an Israeli decision and we will work closely with them to share with them our views of this in a private setting.”

Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.

Pompeo: Iran spreading conspiracy theories about coronavirus

Secretary of State lashes out at Iran after Supreme Leader hints that COVID-19 was man-made by America.

Watch: Secretary Pompeo discusses 2019 human rights report

China, Iran, Venezuela and Cuba singled out for criticism in Pompeo's remarks on release of Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

Pompeo: Iran must fully cooperate with IAEA

US Secretary of State responds to report which said that Iran is failing to cooperate with IAEA inspectors.

Pompeo: Israel is central to the Middle East’s future

Secretary of State addresses AIPAC Policy Conference: No president loves Israel more than President Trump.

Pence, Pompeo to address AIPAC conference

Pro-Israel lobby confirms both US Vice President and Secretary of State will speak at policy conference next week.

Samaria winery introduces Pompeo wine

Psagot Winery, located north of Jerusalem, honors US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with limited edition "Pompeo Win".

Pompeo: Renew the UN arms embargo on Iran

Secretary of State calls for a renewal of the UN arms embargo on Iran after the Navy seized Iranian weapons shipment for Houthi rebels.

Secretary Pompeo:

'US will never cooperate with anti-Israel blacklists'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says decision by UN Human Rights Commissioner to publish list of 112 companies shows 'unrelenting bias.'

Pompeo calls Iran space program 'reckless', urges pressure

US Secretary of State: 'US will continue to build support around world to confront Iranian regime’s reckless ballistic missile activity.'

Pompeo praises Sudan's efforts to normalize ties with Israel

Secretary of State speaks with Sudan's leader following his meeting with Netanyahu, invites him to Washington.

Pompeo: Palestinians are welcome to present a counter offer

Secretary of State on peace plan: This is a real vision. The Palestinians are free to come up with a counter offer.

Pompeo: Peace plan will continue no matter who becomes PM

Secretary of State notes Gantz's approval of Trump's peace plan, expresses confidence it will move forward regardless of who is elected PM.

Pompeo: If you help Iran, you will be sanctioned

Secretary of State clarifies Washington intends to continue its maximum pressure campaign on Iran.

Pompeo praises countries which blacklisted Hezbollah

Secretary of State praises Colombia, Honduras and Guatemala. "The US continues to rally int'l support to counter these threats."

Pompeo: All countries should blacklist Hezbollah

A day after Britain designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, Secretary of State urges other countries to do the same.

Pompeo: US commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering

Secretary of State speaks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu about regional developments related to Iran.

Pompeo: Killing of Soleimani marks beginning of new US policy

Assassination of Iranian general part of larger policy aimed at pushing back on Iranian aggression, reestablishing deterrence, says Pompeo.

'Recognizing legality of Israeli settlements advances peace'

Mike Pompeo addresses Kohelet Forum conference with a video message, touting Trump administration's accomplishments against anti-Semitism.

Pompeo decides against Senate bid

Secretary of State informs Senate Majority Leader he will not run for Senate in Kansas this year.