Maximum Pressure on Terror in the Red Sea
The maximum pressure campaign on Iran and its proxies continues as we strive to block key funding sources that fuel terrorism and threaten global stability.
This week, we imposed new sanctions targeting Iran's oil trade, ballistic missile development, and the Houthi network in Yemen — as outlined in the President's National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 of February 4, 2025.
Delivering Results: Water for U.S. Farmers
Following high-level U.S.-Mexico talks in April, we secured a deal to boost water deliveries to the Rio Grande Valley, helping U.S. farmers, ranchers, and communities. Mexico has committed to actions to reduce the shortfalls in Mexico's deliveries, reflecting ongoing cooperation under the 1944 Water Treaty.
 Implementation of the REAL ID requirement is less than a week away. The REAL ID Act requires state-issued IDs to meet federal security standards. As of May 7, 2025, you must be REAL ID compliant to access certain federal facilities and board domestic flights in the United States — don't be caught by surprise before your next trip!
Our Bureau of Consular Affairs teamed up with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to answer some of your most frequently asked questions ahead of the May 7 deadline. To learn more about passport cards and what to do if your state gives you a temporary paper ID, read the full post on the @TravelGov Instagram page.
You can check to see if your current driver's license or state ID meets REAL ID standards. If you don't have a REAL ID, check with your state on how to apply for one or consider applying for a U.S. passport book or card.
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