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


Iranian FM Araghchi says 'Cairo Agreement dead' after IAEA resolution over Iran nuclear program

The agreement allowed for the IAEA to enter Iran and inspect its nuclear program, generating uncertainty over the agency's capacity to continue inspections.

 IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi looks on during a news conference in Istanbul last month, amid Iran’s war with Israel. The writer asks: What should be Jerusalem’s next protective steps?

Could Iran's Khamenei feel threatened enough to strike Israel? - analysis

Between domestic dysfunction and Middle East geopolitics, could the Islamic Republic use Israel to rally the nation?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appears among his supporters for the first time since the Iran-Israel war, in Tehran, Iran. June 26, 2025.

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Tehran's nuclear program, Moscow says

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov held a phone call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov walk together after their meeting to give a joint press conference at the foreign ministry headquarters in Tehran on February 25, 2025.

Iran ramps up anti-West rhetoric, expands influence in Iraq and Lebanon - analysis

Iran is strengthening ties with allies in Iraq and Lebanon while accusing the US and Israel of coercive diplomacy in its latest regional push.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

Iranian foreign minister denies nuclear pretext for strikes, cites Oman-mediated talks

Abbas Araghchi decried claims of "imminent nuclear threat" from Iran as a "heinous lie."

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, June 22, 2025

'We identified our weaknesses and those from our enemies': Iran's Araghchi warns Israel - analysis

Araghchi warned that Iran has learned from the 12-day war, especially by "showing that Israel's air defenses can be penetrated."

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.

In major play for Middle East future, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey seek closer ties - analysis

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that strengthening relations between Iran and Turkey has undoubtedly become "more important than ever."

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi looks on during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, June 22, 2025.

Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal

Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran would consider a “balanced” US proposal on nuclear talks but dismissed Trump’s call to normalize relations with Israel.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

Iran, France see progress in prisoner exchange deal

France has repeatedly accused Iran of holding two French nationals arbitrarily, keeping them in conditions akin to torture in Tehran's Evin prison

 A woman walks past posters with the portraits of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens held in Iran, on the day of support rallies to mark their three-year detention and to demand their release, in front of the National Assembly in Paris, France, May 7, 2025.

Russia and China fail to delay UN nuclear sanctions on Iran

A resolution intended to delay the UN from imposing nuclear "snapback" sanctions on Iran failed after being voted on at the United Nations Security Council.

China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang speaks to delegates after voting on a resolution by Russia and China to delay by six months the reimposition of sanctions on Iran during the 80th U.N. General Assembly in New York