We strongly condemn the death sentence for Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi.  His voice amplifies the aspirations of the Iranian people and all those silenced by the regime.  We call for his immediate release.  #SaveToomaj.

We applaud the significant new investments the U.K. announced today to strengthen its defense industry and increase its strong support of Ukraine.

I extend our deepest condolences to Pres. @WilliamsRuto, @kdfinfo, and all Kenyans on the loss of Chief of Defense Forces General Ogolla and other victims in a helicopter crash today. Gen. Ogolla was a key partner in our strategic relationship and we will miss working with him.

This morning, I spoke with my Israeli counterpart, National Security Advisor Hanegbi, to discuss events in the Middle East. During the call, I reiterated the United States’ ironclad commitment to the security of Israel.

The Uganda Court’s decision to uphold most aspects of the Anti-Homosexuality Act is deeply disappointing, imperils human rights, & jeopardizes economic prosperity for all Ugandans.