China Orders US to Close Consulate in Chengdu State Dept won't say if the US will actually close the site
US Warns Iran and China Against Major Investment and Security Deal State Dept vows to impose costs on both nations
US Accuses Iran Tankers of Being ‘Distraction’ From Venezuela’s Problems State Dept says goal is 'restoration of Venezuelan democracy'
State Dept Accuses China of Helping Iran Ship Fuel to Venezuela Pompeo has announced blacklist on Shanghai-based company
US Says Russia Wants Assad to Send Militias to Libya to Help Hafter State Dept official denies US support for Hafter forces
Russia Opposes US Bid to Extend Iran Arms Embargo Congress wants US to try to extend embargo diplomatically
Russia Warns US Against Using Low-Yield Nukes, Threatens Full Nuclear Retaliation State Dept argues low-yield nukes needed to counter Russia, China
US Says China May Have Conducted Banned Nuclear Tests Officials provide no evidence of tests, cite unspecified activity at site
State Dept Official: Iran Remains a ‘Significant’ Threat in Iraq Officials emphasize the threat posed to US bases in Iraq
