US to close USAID offices and transfer control to State department

The US government plans to gradually shut down all foreign offices of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) operating around the world by September 30, 2025. This was reported by The Guardian, citing internal documents.

According to the publication, a confidential letter sent by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that all international staff of the agency will be dismissed from their positions, and foreign aid programs will be placed under the direct control of the State Department.

This change is expected to directly affect hundreds of professionals working within the USAID system globally — including diplomats, technical staff, contractors, and local employees in more than 100 countries.

Experts consider this decision a significant shift in US foreign policy. For many years, USAID has played a crucial role in humanitarian aid, education, healthcare, and economic stability in developing countries.

From now on, full control over these vital programs and their funding will lie in the hands of the US State Department. This could mark the end of the agency’s independence and signal a more centralized approach to foreign assistance.

Officials have not yet made a public statement regarding how this transition will be implemented or how it will impact international partners. However, several analysts suspect that political motives may be behind these reforms.

The US government is expected to announce its final decision on this matter in the coming months. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!