United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release August 11, 2023 Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Applauds the Completion of the FSO Safer Oil Offloading Operation I welcome the news that the UN has now successfully transferred oil from the decaying FSO Safer supertanker moored off Yemen’s Red Sea …

Today, the UN completed the offloading of over one million barrels of crude oil from the FSO Safer, an ageing supertanker moored off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea – averting an oil spill that would have caused major environmental, economic, and humanitarian damage. Last year the United States – spearheaded by U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen …

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg on May 15 at the White House.  Mr. Sullivan underscored President Biden’s commitment to ending the war in Yemen.  He welcomed the remarkable progress since the UN-mediated truce first went into effect in April of last year, leading to the quietest …

NSC Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk and Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security Amos Hochstein visited Saudi Arabia April 13 and 14, joined for Yemen-related engagements by Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking. They held constructive talks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Minister …

The United States welcomes the exchange of nearly 900 prisoners across both sides of the conflict today in Yemen. This breakthrough prisoner exchange is being overseen by the ICRC and was the result of many months of constructive engagement and mediation overseen by the UN’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg. The United States is …

Ambassador Richard Mills Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York January 16, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Special Envoy Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for your briefings and your continued efforts to lay the foundation for a comprehensive peace process that will improve the lives of the Yemeni people. While the United …

REMARKS TIMOTHY A. LENDERKING, U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY FOR YEMEN HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DECEMBER 6, 2022   Chairman Cicilline, Ranking Member Wilson, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting us to discuss our efforts to advance a durable resolution to the conflict and mitigate the dire humanitarian crisis facing the country. Yemen is currently experiencing the longest period of calm since the …

Story by  NAVCENT Public Affairs U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet   On Nov. 8, U.S. 5th Fleet intercepted a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman smuggling lethal aid, including a large quantity of explosive material, from Iran to Yemen. U.S. Coast Guard ship USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146) and guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) interdicted the vessel as it transited …

We join our partners and allies in strongly condemning the October 21 Houthi attack on Yemen’s Ash-Shihr port. We call on the Houthis to immediately halt such attacks, which are an affront to navigational rights and freedoms and jeopardize international commerce. We are glad that no lives were lost in the attack and that the …

Ambassador Richard Mills Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York October 13, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Special Envoy Grundberg and Assistant-Secretary-General Msuya, for your briefings today on the situation in Yemen. Your dedication and efforts to help facilitate peace are truly commendable. As we just heard from the …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 11, 2022   Today we honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed, and the more than 6,000 injured, in the worst terrorist attack against the homeland in our nation’s history.  For those who endured that day, the profound sense of loss, as well as the indelible images of sheer bravery, will …

 The Pentagon Arlington, Virginia THE PRESIDENT:  Secretary Austin, General Milley, to all the families and loved ones who still feel the ache of that missing piece of your soul, I’m honored to be here with you once more to share in this solemn rite of remembrance and to reflect on all that was lost in …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 The August 31st report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlines in alarming details the human rights violations and abuses occurring in Xinjiang. It concludes that “the extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of the Uyghur and predominantly Muslim groups… may constitute international crimes, …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 19, 2022 On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much to protect and assist the world’s most vulnerable populations.  We commend the bravery and compassion of those who put the welfare of others before their own.  We are grateful for humanitarians around the world who …

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York August 15, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and let me thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Acting Director Mudawi. I want to express my gratitude to you both for your unwavering commitment to bring peace and humanitarian relief to Yemen. And …

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $431 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Yemen. This brings the total amount that the U.S. government has provided to the Yemen humanitarian response to more than $1 billion in FY 2022. Years of conflict—along with an economic crisis, …

I welcome today’s announcement of an extension of the truce in the Yemen conflict.  This truce, now going on five months, has brought a period of unprecedented calm in Yemen, saving thousands of lives and bringing tangible relief for countless Yemenis.  I want to recognize the hard work of my Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking, who …

President Biden last year committed to the American people that, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the United States would continue to protect our country and act against terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan.  The President made clear that we would not hesitate to protect the Homeland. With the operation that delivered justice to Ayman al-Zawihiri, …

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  Secretary Blinken and President al-Alimi discussed the importance of extending the UN-led truce to ease the suffering of Yemenis and of pursuing meaningful action by the Houthis …

President Biden welcomes and commends the historic decision by the leadership of Saudi Arabia to open Saudi airspace to all civilian carriers without discrimination, a decision that includes flights to and from Israel. This decision is the result of the President’s persistent and principled diplomacy with Saudi Arabia over many months, culminating in his visit …

Ambassador Richard Mills Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York July 11, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Special Envoy Grundberg and Assistant Secretary-General Msuya. We are grateful for you and for your teams’ commitment to improving the lives of the Yemeni people. We welcome the fact that …

JUNE 14, 2022 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will visit the Middle East region from July 13-16 to reinforce the United States’ iron-clad commitment to Israel’s security and prosperity and attend a Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council plus Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan (known as the GCC+3).  He will also meet with counterparts from across the region, to …

On World Day Against Child Labor, we renew our commitments and efforts to combat child labor and protect children. The United States was one of the first countries to sign the international treaty against child labor.  When President Clinton signed what is known as the Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention in 1999, he recognized that to …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 8, 2022 To mark World Ocean Day, the Department of State is working with Congress to provide $10 million in support of the UN plan to address the imminent threat to the Red Sea ecosystem from the FSO Safer in Yemen.  An oil spill or leak would cost …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 2, 2022 The United States welcomes today’s announcement by the UN on the extension of the truce in Yemen. This 60-day extension is another important step toward peace and will bring further relief to millions of Yemenis. We are grateful for the efforts of UN Special …

I welcome the announcement today of a continuation of the truce in the Yemen conflict.  The last two months in Yemen, thanks to the truce brokered in April, have been among the most peaceful periods since this terrible war began seven years ago.  Thousands of lives have been saved as fighting receded.  For the first time …

June 1, 2022 Thank you, Your Excellency.  It has been an honor to be here in Aden today to present my credentials to President al-Alimi as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen. In our meetings today with the President, other members of the Presidential Leadership Council, the Prime Minister, and the Foreign Minister, …

Statement by Administrator Samantha Power   For Immediate Release Friday, May 27, 2022 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of a member of the USAID family. Abdulhameed Al-Ajami, a former Yemeni U.S. Embassy employee who worked for USAID was detained by Houthis in November of 2021, …

PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 25, 2022 The United States is deeply saddened by the death of Abdulhameed Al-Ajami, one of our retired employees who passed away in Houthi detention. Al-Ajami had no contact with his family during the last six months of his life. We express our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. The …

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 17, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak and reiterated the United States’ commitment to support the end of the conflict in Yemen, and a stable, safe, and prosperous future for Yemenis. …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 16, 2022 The United States welcomes today’s flight between Sana’a, Yemen, and Amman, Jordan, the first commercial flight from Sana’a since 2016.  We hope it will enable Yemenis to travel to see loved ones, seek medical care, and find respite from the conflict. The United States …

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 15, 2022 At the end of a three-week trip to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar by U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking, we have seen U.S. diplomatic efforts yield tangible results that improve the lives of Yemenis and advance peace.  The United …

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I welcome the announcement today of a two-month truce in the Yemen conflict. This initiative is a long-awaited reprieve for the Yemeni people. It entails a halt to all military activities by any party inside Yemen and across its borders, the entry of fuel ships into Hudaydah port, and the renewal of commercial flights to and from …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 16, 2022 During today’s 2022 High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, I announced nearly $585 million in humanitarian assistance from the United States to the people of Yemen.  With this funding, the United States has provided nearly $4.5 billion to the Yemeni people …

The international community remains fully committed to support peace in Yemen. It fully supports the efforts carried out by the UNSE. We welcome the Monday March 7 launching of consultations on a new comprehensive peace process framework in Amman with a wide range of political and social key players in Yemen. We hope these consultations …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 23, 2022 The United States is designating members of an international network funding the Houthis’ military forces, which have routinely attacked civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen and in neighboring states, while intensifying Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The United States has coordinated this action closely with our …

February 23, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating members of an international network funding the Houthis’ war against the Yemeni government and increasingly aggressive attacks threatening civilians and civilian infrastructure in neighboring states. Led by the U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) …

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg. The Secretary expressed deep concern with the uptick in civilian casualties in Yemen as well as the region and condemned attacks by all parties that lead to escalation in Yemen and …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 15, 2022 One year ago, the United States joined like-minded nations in sending an unambiguous message that the arbitrarily detention of foreign nationals is unacceptable and governments who engage in this practice must cease immediately. The United States continues to call on the international community to …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 19, 2021 The United States has designated Saleh Mesfer Alshaer, commander of the Houthi-controlled military logistics organization, for engaging in acts that directly or indirectly threaten the peace, security, or stability of Yemen, pursuant to Executive Order 13611.  This action follows the United Nations Security Council’s Yemen Sanctions Committee’s designation of Alshaer on November …

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will return to the Middle East on November 4 for continued conversations with the Republic of Yemen Government, Yemeni civil society representatives, senior regional government officials, and other international partners.

PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 4, 2021 The United States condemns the October 3 Houthi missile attack on the densely populated neighborhood of al-Rawdha in Marib, Yemen, which killed two children and injured an estimated 33 civilians, including women and children, according to UN agencies.  Civilians will suffer as long as the brutal …

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 The United States condemns the latest Houthi missile attack against Saudi Arabia that struck the Eastern Province on September 4, injuring two children and damaging several homes.  This is completely unacceptable.  These attacks threaten the lives of the Kingdom’s residents, including more than 70,000 U.S. citizens. …

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York August 23, 2021 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States greatly appreciates today’s informative briefing. Under-Secretary-General Griffiths, we welcome you back to this monthly meeting on Yemen in your new capacity. And thank you Executive Director Fore for your briefing …

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 27, 2021 U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking arrived in Saudi Arabia today, where he will meet with senior officials from the Saudi and Republic of Yemen Governments.  Special Envoy Lenderking will discuss the growing consequences of the Houthi offensive on Marib, which is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis …

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking returned from Saudi Arabia on June 18. During the trip Special Envoy Lenderking met with officials from the Governments of the Republic of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, as well as UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. In these meetings, …

PRESS STATEMENT SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN May 12, 2021  I extend my warmest wishes to all Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid al-Fitr.   On this Eid al-Fitr, we reflect on the values of charity, community, cooperation, and compassion, and, in the face of a global pandemic, we honor the Muslims …

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 25, 2021 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek Saeed.  The Secretary stressed the U.S. commitment to advancing an inclusive peace process in Yemen, as evidenced by the efforts of U.S. Special Envoy for …

“Our vision is one of peace, security, and prosperity—in this region, and in the world. Our goal is a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out extremism and providing our children a hopeful future that does honor to God.” President Donald J. Trump SECURING A HISTORIC AGREEMENT: President Donald J. Trump has secured …

For Immediate Release Monday, July 20, 2020 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced the award of a $27.4 million activity to support Yemen’s economic recovery. The three-year Economic Recovery and Livelihoods Program will strengthen key institutions in Yemen to improve economic growth and stability, and raise household income by supporting small and …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO December 1, 2018 On the Passing of President George H. W. Bush Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during …

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO On the Occasion of Ramadan On behalf of the United States Department of State, I offer best wishes to Muslims around the world for a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. For those observing this month, it is a time of reverence, generosity, and spiritual introspection.  Ramadan is also a cherished time of community, …