Abbas Araghchi

Iran’s diplomatic scramble to gather allies against US - analysis

Iran's current goal appears to be getting some countries that have influence with the United States to intercede on its behalf in order to avoid potential military action.

People hold placards on Whitehall during a demonstration in support of the nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 25, 2026.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025

Iranian official says work on framework for negotiations with US is progressing

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi (right) speaks with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul in June. The North Kurdistan political movement is under Ankara’s harsh pressure. In Iran, Kurds face systematic suppression, says the writer.

Iran ready to resume talks with US, Araghchi says, calling for 'fair, equitable' negotiations

JEYHUN BAYRAMOV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2024.

Azerbaijan will not allow use of its airspace in military operations against Iran, FM announces


Iran navigates regional changes amid rising tensions in Lebanon and Syria - analysis

“Given the special status of Syria in the Middle East, Iran believes that the Syrian future should be shaped by its nation," a senior Iranian official said.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on before a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, August 26, 2024.

Maximum pressure to be met with maximum resistance, Iranian FM warns Trump

“Iran has already made abundantly clear that ‘under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop or acquire any nuclear weapons,’” Araqchi wrote on X.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a news conference in Baghdad, Iraq December 6, 2024.

Iran is watching new Trump admin very closely- analysis

Iran is downplaying too much optimism but it is also hinting that it wants outreach from Washington.

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Iran's FM Aragchi: Expel Israelis to Greenland, leave Palestinians in Gaza

"Instead of Palestinians, try to expel Israelis, take them to Greenland so they can kill two birds with one stone."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds a press conference, August 27, 2013

Iranian FM warns Israel: A future attack would cause 'all-out war'

"We maintain contact with other Middle Eastern countries and continue to consult with our allies such as China," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a news conference in Baghdad, Iraq December 6, 2024.

Iran is open to nuclear negotiations, if US responds with respect, Araghchi says

Araghchi warned that if the US decides to use past tactics of putting pressure on Iran, they would be met with equal resistance.

 Iran's top nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi attends a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, June 28, 2019.

Iran is going all-in on improving ties with China - this is why - analysis

Iran’s Foreign Minister went to Beijing on Saturday for high level meetings that focused on Iran’s ties with China as well as talks focused on Gaza and Syria.

 Embroided flags of Russia, China, North Korea and Iran (illustrative)

2025 will be 'important year' for nuclear program, Iranian FM Abbas Araqchi says

Iranian leaders' main concern may be that Trump could empower Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack Iran's nuclear sites.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a news conference in Baghdad, Iraq December 6, 2024.

Iran shifts to foreign policy, but it has to shake violent past - analysis

"Iran must respect the will of the Syrian people and the country's sovereignty and security," Syria’s new Foreign Minister wrote on X.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on before a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Tehran, Iran, August 26, 2024.

Iran seeks to bolster economic ties as it meets with Turkey and Egypt - analysis

Araghchi met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egypt’s Badr Abdel Aaty on Wednesday.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gives a briefing on the sidelines of a UN event in Lisbon, Portugal, November 27, 2024.