U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (3rd L) visits the newly-inaugurated Nativity of Christ Cathedral in Egypt's new administrative capital, about 50km east of Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2019. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that the United States will "use diplomacy" and work with partners to curb Iran's influence in the Middle East region. (Xinhua/Mohamed Hossam)