Today, we join the people of Jordan in grieving the loss of one of their own, First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh, cruelly and brutally killed by ISIL terrorists. On behalf of the American people, I offer my deepest condolences to Lieutenant al-Kasasbeh’s family and loved ones, to the brave men and women of the Jordan Armed ... Read More»

The Iraqi Jewish Archive remains in the custody of the U.S. National Archives and Record Administration while plans are finalized on future exhibitions in the United States.  None of the materials in the Iraqi Jewish Archive have traveled outside of the United States.  The United States continues to abide by the terms of its agreement ... Read More»

Thank you for joining us today. I want to thank Ambassador Jones in particular for his introduction and for his hospitality in welcoming us again to Iraq. It’s good to be back in Baghdad, and to be joined here with my Deputy Envoy and long-time friend to Iraq, Ambassador Brett McGurk.  I doubt anyone in ... Read More»

In support of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), the United States donated 250 mine-resistant, armor-protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Iraqi Government. “The number one threat to the Iraqi security forces are roadside bombs and vehicle-borne bombs…These MRAP vehicles provide increased ballistic and counter mine protection for Iraqi security forces,” said U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Stuart ... Read More»