Abbas Araghchi

Iran will fire 'everything we have' if under attack by US, FM Araghchi warns in WSJ op-ed

"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.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives at the government palace to meet Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2026
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


Europeans try to coax Iran back to diplomacy, as Trump considers strikes

The E3 consists of the UK, France, and Germany.

 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy leaves 10 Downing Street, on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025.

Iran spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff in bid to end crisis with Israel, diplomats say

US President Donald Trump wants Tehran to end uranium enrichment on its soil, while Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Tehran's right to enrichment is non-negotiable.

 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

E3 countries seek pathway to diplomacy with Iran, Hezbollah leader offers help to Iran

IAF intercepts Iranian drones near Dead Sea • IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site • Smoke, explosions in Tehran, Rasht

 France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot delivers a speech after a meeting with European partners to suggest a negotiated solution to end the conflict between Iran and Israel at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Quai d'Orsay) in Paris, France, June 19, 2025.

'Iran solely acts in self-defense': Abbas Araghchi claims country never sought nuclear weapons

"Iran will continue to exercise its right to self-defense, with pride and bravery, and we will make the aggressor regret and pay for its grave error," Araghchi wrote on X.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with ambassadors in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, China's ambassador discuss 25-year deal

The two officials spoke about developing relations and mutual understanding in implementing the agreement, which is several years old.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024

Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks could shape Tehran's retaliation strategy - analysis

Iran appears ready to retaliate if it faces too much pushback. It says this could be “proportionate,” although that leaves many options open.

 A man walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 5, 2025

Nuclear watchdog head: Iranians say Israeli strike may push state to build nuke - exclusive

Iran has enough uranium to produce 10 nukes; however, Grossi added that more time might be required before Iran is able to develop something with the actual effect of a nuclear weapon.

 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi against backdrop of an Iranian missile.

IAEA chief: Iran nuclear deal with tough monitoring will prevent Israeli attack

Rafael Grossi: The IAEA found man-made uranium particles at three undeclared locations – Varamin, Marivan, and Turquzabad.

 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi seen at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 9, 2025

Why Iran’s outreach to Egypt matters: Gaza border, peace with Israel, and nuclear concerns

Any Iranian involvement in Egypt will be of concern to Israel.

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

Iran preparing to reject US nuclear deal proposal, diplomat says - report

"Iran is drafting a negative response to the US proposal, which could be interpreted as a rejection of the US offer," a senior diplomat told Reuters.

 (Illustrative) Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi and US President Donald Trump.