Havana Syndrome is a neurological condition suffered by many diplomats and other state employees domestically and abroad. Its symptoms typically include a loud, unexplained ringing in the ears that resemble tinnitus and episodes of vertigo and tiredness.
Blinken’s announcement constitutes his most expansive public engagement with the topic of Havana Syndrome. He described having met with individuals who have suffered from the condition and said that the government will work to establish the origin of Havana Syndrome, pledging to get “to the bottom of what and who is causing these incidents.”
“This is an urgent priority for President Biden, for me, for our entire government. We will do absolutely everything we can, leaving no stone unturned, to stop these occurrences as swiftly as possible.”
“We’re working tirelessly with partners across the government to identify what is causing these incidents and to learn who is responsible,” Blinken affirmed.
