Secretary Marco Rubio

The United States congratulates Argentina as it begins its presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. At a time of rising Holocaust distortion and denial, IHRA's leadership is vital. We commend President Milei’s commitment to sharing truth and honoring survivors.

The beautiful words of St. Patrick ☘️

CAPTURED. Sebastian Marset’s reign of terror and chaos is over. Thanks to President @Rodrigo_PazP's leadership and rapidly strengthening U.S.-Bolivia law enforcement cooperation, notorious drug trafficker Marset will face justice. The Shield of the Americas is making our region safer and stronger.

Today, I am designating Afghanistan as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. The Taliban continue to use terrorist tactics to seek policy concessions, but it won’t work under this administration. The Taliban must release Dennis Coyle, Mahmood Habibi, and all Americans unjustly detained in Afghanistan.

The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood, trained and supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been designated by @StateDept as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist for mass executions of civilians. We will continue to use all available tools to deprive the Iranian regime and Muslim Brotherhood chapters of the resources they need to engage in or support terrorism.

Met today with several heads of government on the margins of the Shield of the Americas Summit in Florida. I want to thank our partners for joining the United States in a shared commitment to combat the destabilizing forces of transnational criminal organizations and narco-terrorists in our region.

Today’s Shield of the Americas Summit cements the commitment of 13 like-minded countries in our Hemisphere. We share a common region and now a common purpose. The Donroe Doctrine will ensure our security, sovereignty, and economic freedom.

TOMORROW. Shield of the Americas 🔥

SECRETARY RUBIO: We want the world to see that when you're a friend and an ally of the United States, it is a good thing. It's reciprocated.

SECRETARY RUBIO: We are grateful for our allies – the countries that have been there for us and the leaders that are friends and always willing to work and cooperate with the United States.

In Florida to join @POTUS for the first ever Shield of the Americas summit. Today, President Trump welcomes a coalition of 13 countries committed to freedom, security, and prosperity for our hemisphere. Together with our partners, the U.S. will transform the Western Hemisphere.

🚨 Today, the first State Department charter flight of Americans from the Middle East arrived back in the U.S. Departure Assistance Information: mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake State Department Contact: +1-202-501-4444

I look forward to working with Kristi Noem as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas — our new security initiative comprised of 13 countries. Kristi has achieved incredible results as Secretary of Homeland Security and will be a tremendous asset in our effort to promote security and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere.

Today, a Department of State charter flight of American citizens departed the Middle East in route to the United States, as part of our ongoing efforts to assist Americans return home. Additional flights will be surged across the region and American citizens in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel interested in the Department's charter flight or ground transportation options, should complete the Crisis Intake Form at mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake or contact the State Department's 24/7 Task Force at +1-202-501-4444.

American Citizens in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel: To receive departure assistance information from the Department of State about available aviation and ground transportation options, please fill out the following form: mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake

This morning, Secretary Rubio visited the State Department Operations Center to brief the 24/7 Task Force that is actively assisting Americans who wish to depart the Middle East to do so quickly and safely. For assistance, call +1-202-501-4444

Any American in the Middle East who wishes to leave: call the State Department and we will get you home. Nearly 18,000 Americans have safely returned to the U.S. since the start of Operation Epic Fury, with over 8,500 returning yesterday alone. +1-202-501-4444

The United States State Department is actively working on plans to help Americans in the Middle East return home. If you are a U.S. Citizen in the region, please register at step.state.gov

To all American citizens in the Middle East: your safety and security is our number one priority. Sign up to receive STEP alerts at step.state.gov. Get information at @TravelGov and you can call the department 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.