US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addresses various international relations topics, including Ukraine, Iran, and the Middle East, while facing criticism over alleged disinformation related to a Bangladesh investigation.
This is a transcript of a press briefing by Tammy Bruce, the spokesperson for the Office of the Spokesperson at the US Department of State.
The briefing was held on an unspecified date and covered various topics related to international relations, including:
The United States' foreign policy is guided by a set of core principles and values, including democracy, human rights, and the promotion of free trade.
The country's global engagement is shaped by its national security interests, economic goals, and humanitarian concerns.
The US has historically been involved in various international organizations, such as the United Nations, to promote collective action on global issues.
Key foreign policy priorities include countering terrorism, addressing climate change, and maintaining strategic relationships with allies.
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Ukraine: The US is committed to helping ‘Ukraine resolve its conflict with Russia,’ and President Trump has expressed interest in meeting with Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President.
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Iran: The US has imposed maximum pressure on Iran, but the waiver for Iranian gas imports expires on March 8th.
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Iraq: The US has urged the Iraqi government to eliminate its dependence on Iranian sources of energy.
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Africa: The US is committed to solving conflicts in Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and has taken steps to address the situation, including imposing sanctions on parties involved.
- Middle East: There was no specific mention of other countries or regions.
The briefing also included questions from various journalists, covering topics such as:
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The US response to comments by Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, on European peacekeepers in Ukraine
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The US position on Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the conflict
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The US approach to resolving the tariff issue with South Korea
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The US response to ‘North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia,’
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The US stance on Iranian sanctions and its commitment to solving conflicts in Africa
The briefing concluded at 2:52 p.m.
