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Pompeo: We didn't give Turkey a green light to invade Syria

Secretary of State dismisses criticism that decision to withdraw from northern Syria was an authorization for Turkey to invade.

Pompeo: We didn't give Turkey a green light to invade Syria

Pompeo takes questions on Trump-Ukraine call

US Secretary Pompeo: We will not tolerate people on Capitol Hill bullying State Department employees.

Pompeo takes questions on Trump-Ukraine call

Pompeo subpoenaed over Ukraine probe

Chairmen of three House committees subpoena Secretary of State over his failure to produce documents related to Ukraine.

Pompeo subpoenaed over Ukraine probe

Pompeo: Syria used a chemical weapon

Secretary of State says US concluded that the Assad regime used chlorine as a chemical weapon in an attack in May.

Pompeo: Syria used a chemical weapon

Pompeo: We want peaceful resolution with Iran

Secretary of State says US wants a peaceful resolution to tensions with Iran but that is up to the Islamic Republic.

Pompeo: We want peaceful resolution with Iran

Iran saw Bolton's firing as a fatal Trump weakness

Iran saw Bolton's firing as a fatal Trump weakness

Pompeo: 'Tehran responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia'

US calls on international community to condemn Iranian attacks, says 'no evidence' Houthis responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

Pompeo: 'Tehran responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia'

Pompeo: Trump prepared to meet Rouhani with no preconditions

Secretary of State: Trump could meet Iranian President with no preconditions, we're maintaining the pressure on Iran.

Pompeo: Trump prepared to meet Rouhani with no preconditions

US sanctions Hamas, ISIS, Iran

Trump signs executive order imposing sanctions on terrorist organizations.

US sanctions Hamas, ISIS, Iran

Pompeo: Iran won’t have a nuclear weapon on our watch

Secretary of State says Trump will only meet Iranian President if "he thinks we can get an improved outcome for the American people."

Pompeo: Iran won’t have a nuclear weapon on our watch

Report: Pompeo warned Lebanon Israel could attack Hezbollah site

Sources say US Secretary of State urged Lebanese President to dismantle Hezbollah missile factory before Israel attacks it.

Report: Pompeo warned Lebanon Israel could attack Hezbollah site

Pompeo: Peace plan to be presented 'within weeks'

Secretary of State dismisses speculation of substantial delay in publication of Israel-PA peace plan.

Pompeo: Peace plan to be presented 'within weeks'

US considering including 'Jerusalem, Israel' on passports

Despite US recognition of Jerusalem as capital, US citizens still not allowed to list "Jerusalem, Israel" on their passports.

US considering including 'Jerusalem, Israel' on passports

Lebanon urges US, France to intervene after Hezbollah attack

PM Saad Hariri speaks with Mike Pompeo & Emmanuel Macron following escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, urges US and France to intervene

Lebanon urges US, France to intervene after Hezbollah attack

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Pompeo praises Paraguay designation of Hamas and Hezbollah

Secretary of State welcomes Paraguay’s designation of Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations, calls on other to follow suit.

Pompeo praises Paraguay designation of Hamas and Hezbollah

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'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Lebanon says US mediation on Israel border issue 'viable'

US Sec. of State praises Lebanese PM's 'commitment to continued negotiations' regarding Israel-Lebanon maritime border.

Lebanon says US mediation on Israel border issue 'viable'

Pompeo on Iran: Time is ticking

Secretary of State urges international community to take action against Iran’s support for terrorism.

Pompeo on Iran: Time is ticking

Pompeo mocks Ayatollah’s ‘faux concern for Palestinians'

Secretary of State rips Iranian supreme leader's 'faux concern' for Arabs in Palestinian Authority and his call for violence against Israel.

Pompeo mocks Ayatollah’s ‘faux concern for Palestinians'

88 senators urge Pompeo to press Poland on Holocaust restitution

Bipartisan Senate resolution calls on Secretary of State to pressure Poland to take action on restitution of Holocaust victims' property.

88 senators urge Pompeo to press Poland on Holocaust restitution

Pompeo: Willing to travel to Tehran

Secretary of State says he would be willing to travel to Tehran to address the Iranian people about US foreign policy.

Pompeo: Willing to travel to Tehran

Why didn't Pompeo meet Israel's Foreign Minister?

Foreign Minister Katz visited Washington, but US Sec. of State Pompeo did not have time to meet him. Here's what happened.

Why didn't Pompeo meet Israel's Foreign Minister?

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation

Iran denies Pompeo's assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program.

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation

Pompeo: Arab nations, Israel see Iran as a common threat

Secretary of State says US sanctions on Iran are working despite some claiming they wouldn't.

Pompeo: Arab nations, Israel see Iran as a common threat

Pompeo warns Iran of further sanctions

Secretary of State says a nuclear armed Iran poses an even greater danger to the world after Islamic Republic expands uranium enrichment.

Pompeo warns Iran of further sanctions

EU High Representative meets Kushner, Pompeo in DC

Federica Mogherini discusses nuclear deal, other areas of international conflict with Trump adviser, US Secretary of State on official visit

EU High Representative meets Kushner, Pompeo in DC

Two tankers attacked in Oman

Attacks in Gulf of Oman leave two tankers in flames. Pompeo: Iran is responsible, we'll go to the UN.

Two tankers attacked in Oman

Pompeo vows to stand up for UK Jews if Corbyn elected PM

Secretary of State tells Jewish leaders Trump administration 'push back' against any anti-Jewish policies if Corbyn elected British PM.

Pompeo vows to stand up for UK Jews if Corbyn elected PM

China hits Pompeo over Tiananmen Square remarks

The anniversary isn't officially acknowledged in China and authorities have cracked down on dissidents speaking out about it.

China hits Pompeo over Tiananmen Square remarks

Will Germany declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization?

US Secretary of State urges Germany to follow in Britain's footsteps and declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization.

Will Germany declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization?

Pompeo clarifies comments on peace plan

Secretary of State: I can see how someone might be concerned that peace plan is one-sided, but that's simply not true.

Pompeo clarifies comments on peace plan

Pompeo: I get why some think peace plan will favor Israelis

Secretary of State tells Jewish leaders one might argue that Trump peace plan is “unexecutable” but hopes it isn't dismissed out of hand.

Pompeo: I get why some think peace plan will favor Israelis

Mike Pompeo 'concerned' by warning not to wear kippot in Germany

'No one should shrink in face of prejudice.' Secretary of State chides Germany over warning against wearing Jewish head covering in public.

Mike Pompeo 'concerned' by warning not to wear kippot in Germany

'Israel developed into free, democratic, and prosperous nation'

Watch: Secretary of State Pompeo delivers remarks Independence Day celebration in Washington, DC.

'Israel developed into free, democratic, and prosperous nation'

Pompeo vows 'decisive' response to attack by Iran

US Secretary of State: We do not seek war but any attack by Iran will be answered with a swift and decisive US response.

Pompeo vows 'decisive' response to attack by Iran

Pompeo: Iran trying to hold the world hostage

Secretary of State says world should hold Iran accountable for its threat to expand its nuclear program.

Pompeo: Iran trying to hold the world hostage

Pompeo: No more waivers

Secretary of State announces that waiver delaying transfer of embassy no longer needed as ambassador's residence officially opened in J'lem.

Pompeo: No more waivers

Pompeo in Iraq: Iran escalating its activity

Secretary of State says he visited Iraq to ensure it remains a sovereign, independent nation.

Pompeo in Iraq: Iran escalating its activity

Pomepo: 'Israelis have every right to defend themselves'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserts Israel's right to defend themselves on 'Fox News Sunday.'

Pomepo: 'Israelis have every right to defend themselves'

Pompeo 'still in charge' of North Korea negotiation team

Secretary of State makes clear he's "still in charge of the team" negotiating with North Korea over its nuclear program.

Pompeo 'still in charge' of North Korea negotiation team

PA: We will act against 'Deal of the Century'

Abbas spokesman blasts US Secretary of State's statement that sovereignty in Judea and Samaria will not harm peace plan.

PA: We will act against 'Deal of the Century'

Pompeo: Promise of sovereignty won't harm peace plan

US Sec. of State Pompeo says PM Netanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty won't harm 'deal of the century,' 'reframes and reshapes' problem.

Pompeo: Promise of sovereignty won't harm peace plan

Pompeo congratulates Netanyahu

Secretary of State on Twitter: Mazal Tov to Netanyahu on his re-election. The US-Israel alliance is unbreakable.

Pompeo congratulates Netanyahu

Pompeo refuses to back two-state solution

In testimony before Senate, Pompeo says Israelis and Palestinians will decide how to resolve the conflict.

Pompeo refuses to back two-state solution

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Pompeo warns Lebanon's Hariri: 'Iran operating on your soil'

US Secretary of State warns Lebanon PM of 'security implications' for his country as Iran continues advanced weapons manufacture there.

Pompeo warns Lebanon's Hariri: 'Iran operating on your soil'

Pompeo: Golan recognition will help resolve Israel-PA conflict

Secretary of State to lawmakers: Decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights will help resolve the Israeli-PA conflict.

Pompeo: Golan recognition will help resolve Israel-PA conflict

US: Labour Party's record on anti-Semitism a national disgrace

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasts Britain's Labour Party over its anti-Semitism record, calling it a 'national disgrace'.

US: Labour Party's record on anti-Semitism a national disgrace

Pompeo at AIPAC: Anti-Zionism IS anti-Semitism

Secretary of State: The US stands with the Jewish people and Israel in their fight against the world's oldest form of bigotry.

Pompeo at AIPAC: Anti-Zionism IS anti-Semitism

Iran: We'll strengthen ties with Lebanon

Iran says it will expand its ties with Lebanon despite Pompeo’s call for Beirut to choose sides.

Iran: We'll strengthen ties with Lebanon

Pompeo: Trump may have been sent from G-d to help Israel

US Sec. of State Mike Pompeo ‘certainly believes’ Pres. Trump may have been sent by G-d to ‘help save the Jewish people’ from Iran.

Pompeo: Trump may have been sent from G-d to help Israel

Pompeo warns against Hezbollah's 'terror and threats'

Visiting Lebanon, Secretary of State says Lebanese people need to stand up to Hezbollah.

Pompeo warns against Hezbollah's 'terror and threats'

Watch: Pompeo wraps up Israel trip

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departs from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, following two-day trip to the Jewish state.

Watch: Pompeo wraps up Israel trip

'US could reduce intelligence ties with Israel over China ties'

US Secretary of State Pompeo says US wants countries to be aware of Chinese cyber-threat, praises US-Israel alliance.

'US could reduce intelligence ties with Israel over China ties'

Netanyahu to Trump: You performed a Purim micracle

PM speaks with US President, thanks him for Golan decision. Pompeo: Israelis should know that the battles on the Golan were meaningful.

Netanyahu to Trump: You performed a Purim micracle

Mike Pompeo visits Western Wall

US Secretary of State makes first of its kind visit to Western Wall by high-ranking diplomat.

Mike Pompeo visits Western Wall

Pompeo: US has 'moral obligation' to stand up to hostile forces

US Sec. of State Pompeo visits Yad Vashem holds meeting with Pres. Rivlin.

Pompeo: US has 'moral obligation' to stand up to hostile forces

Pompeo issues veiled jab at Democrats over anti-Semitism

Secretary of State says during visit to Jerusalem: Sadly, we have seen anti-Semitic language even in the great halls of our own capital.

Pompeo issues veiled jab at Democrats over anti-Semitism

Regional summit with US Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo attends for the first time summit between Netanyahu, Cyprus President and Greek Prime Minister.

Regional summit with US Secretary of State

Netanyahu, Pompeo vow to work together to counter Iran

US Secretary of State, PM Netanyahu deliver remarks upon Secretary Pompeo's arrival in Israel. PM: Golan will always be part of Israel.

Netanyahu, Pompeo vow to work together to counter Iran