Abbas Araghchi

WSJ publishes Iran FM's most direct threat to Trump that dismisses violent protest crackdown

"Our powerful armed forces have no qualms about firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack," Araghchi wrote in his opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, in Tehran on January 18, 2026.

'Akin to inviting Hitler': Iran's FM disinvited from Davos following backlash

26-year-old Iranian protester Erfaneh Soltani who is set to be executed by the Islamic regime on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester sentenced to death, confirmed alive by watchdog

Steve Witkoff stands onstage with US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon, Georgia, US, November 3, 2024

Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report


Iran, European powers agree to resume nuclear deal talks next week

France, Britain, and Germany said they could re-activate United Nations sanctions on Iran under a "snapback" mechanism if Tehran does not return to negotiations.

Pictures of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes are displayed in Behesht Zahra Cemetery in southern Tehran, Iran, July 11, 2025

Iran cannot completely cut cooperation with IAEA, foreign minister says

Iran's parliament passed legislation suspending cooperation with the IAEA and stipulating that any future inspections will need a green light from Tehran's Supreme National Security Council.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (unseen), in Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2025.

Egypt mediates talks between Iran, IAEA in bid for 'regional stability'

The Egyptian Foreign Minister and Grossi discussed developments in the Iranian nuclear issue during their separate Tuesday call.

 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, in Cairo, Egypt, June 2, 2025.

Iranian gov't continues to push for uranium enrichment as nuclear talks stall

The Iranian government continues to insist that enrichment is a "matter of national pride," and any nuclear capabilities would be used for scientific purposes rather than weapons.

 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Trump says that he 'will not convince or beg' Iran to enter nuclear negotiations – exclusive

Sources told The Jerusalem Post that Trump said that Iran was still welcome at the table, but that the US would not convince them to negotiate.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Tehran won't give up nuclear program despite 'serious damage,' Iran's FM says

"We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride," Araghchi told Fox.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (unseen), in Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2025.

Iran could hold nuclear talks with European powers next week, Tasnim reports

The E3 have said they would restore UN sanctions on Tehran via the so-called "snapback mechanism" by the end of August if nuclear talks between Iran and the US before the Israel-Iran war don't resume.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.

Iran's Araghchi visits China in effort to win back Beijing's military support

Iranian Foreign Minister visited China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, which comes as China and Pakistan also discuss a new economic corridor.

 An illustrative photo of the Iranian and Chinese flags.

Iran to hold talks with Chinese, Russian partners at summit

“We will have bilateral meetings with the Chinese foreign minister, which naturally has its own importance in the current situation, as well as with the Russian foreign minister,” Abbas Araqchi said.

 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Council meeting in Beijing, China July 13, 2025.

Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah

The two discussed relations and the latest regional developments, Saudi state news agency SPA said.

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 8, 2025.