U.S. State Department press briefing: 4/11/24

State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller briefs the media.

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[Lazarov_Tweevles]

Wow ... I thought I was the champion of endless garbled ramblings when avoiding answering simple direct questions.... and then I met Mr Miller ... Sir ... I yield my crown to you!

[Kevin]

Is it me or does it seem he’s always very short / border line rude to the Palestinian reporter. I think the reporter name is Saeed.

[abbamoosa]

Does Hamas have the right to hold Israel accountable for 75 years of oppression?

[abbamoosa]

The First question to Miller was golden and really had him twisted.

[dana]

Was she talking about Sudan or Gaza. Because it sounds so much like Gaza that she ignores.

[Lamin_G]

_"Putting the _*_illegal Israeli settlements_*_ in a broader context"_ connects Israel's actions in the West Bank with its actions in Gaza. It goes back to the issue of the October 7th events not taking place in a vacuum.

[Benzo]

This is so painful to watch! Simply shows that might is right. Every country should strive to develop their might, including getting a nuke! Disgusted to my stomach

[Lamin_G]

Mr. Miller is splitting hairs. The conflicts in Sudan and Gaza *do have things in common;* the meddlers *arming* the warring sides are *fueling* the conflict, and, in both cases, these actions have *disrupted* essential services for the general population, leading to famine.

[bobbyhumphries]

How about a “pause” on weapons being sent?

[nuralianathamna]

Oh my boy, O Yoyo,
Oh your justifications,
Oh melted cheese on hot broad beans,
You twist your tongue,
Scatter and gather,
According to your whim,
Oh my ingenious maneuvers,
Oh boy, O Yoyo, O strategist,
Above the platters,
Soft and tender,
In every gathering, you raise an issue,
And imagine it,
Oh my classifiers,
According to the function,
And you and your cleverness,
Reveal your sweetness,
Reveal your bitterness,
If they lower you, you raise your temperature,
If they raise you,
You turn the tables,
By the way,
And you know better,
You could have reserved judgment on the initiative,
Why today are you throwing powder?
Oh son of flip-flopping,
Oh my soothers,
And in the end,
I have a word for you,
Your last path is Saturn and darkness,
Where the last pumpkin is darkness,
Either you've had enough,

[Lamin_G]

Even though there is no evidence that Iran is directly involved in arming any warring party in Sudan, the US ambassador to the UN didn't push back on the questions that appear to link the two. She instead *fueled speculation* that Iran was involved by stating that "those directly involved" in the conflict should "urge Iran" not to participate in the Sudanese conflict.

_"It's _*_not in Iran's or anyone else's interest_*_ in the region for Iran _*_to escalate_*_ this conflict, "_ said Mr. Miller.

However, it was in Israel's interest to escalate hostilities because it would have known better *not to attack another country's consulate.* Iran often acts through proxies because it has no interest in becoming directly involved in a wider regional war, so the administration's "warning" Iran not to "escalate" tensions is disingenuous. The United States should focus its efforts on urging _Israel_ not to provoke retaliatory responses from its regional rivals.

[chibakutensei]

I thought that lady was talking about Gaza in the beginning 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ whats the difference between one and the other?

[chelseacolangelo]

And Iran has stated they will not retaliate as long as there is a permanent ceasefire.

[michaelhenry]

The best actors have never won an academy award. Hollywood actors are a joke compared to these people. It boggles the mind to see how these actors play their role so well.

They know that the vast majority do NOT believe the lines they are reciting, but like all great Shakespearean actors, they get into the role and start to believe what they are saying, until they get back out of role.

Now, what do they say to their significant others when they are out of role?.

There are still many people in the world who would not compromise their dignity. However, there is still a lot who would do so.

[yvonnefuentes]

Thank you! Very happy with you speaking up as to “why US haven’t put a stop to this conflict by stopping Israel “ geesh!
Standing with Israel to take care of business so that their security is not in jeopardy anymore by Hamas in Gaza

[Eddy]

US seems to be losing influence. How many direct conversations are going to be ignored before they change strategy.

[chelseacolangelo]

“Cover the inspiring stories “ … don’t actual report and real issues. Jesus Christ is this real life

[Foolofatook]

How much money would we save if we removed DEI offices from US government.

[Owenfam]

I wish u can say the suffering in Gaza as well be human

[lorianne]

You know who else ain’t growing up? LAKEN RILEY ! Where was her protection?