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


Iran FM preparing response to potential nuclear agreement, holds call with IAEA head

Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff reportedly presented Iran with a “detailed and acceptable proposal” for a nuclear agreement.

 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.

Iranian FM on 'Post' report: 'We've never sought to waste time in US negotiations'

European officials warned the Trump administration that Iran is stalling nuclear deal negotiations to avoid sanctions.

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

Iranians doubt nuclear deal will be reached - report

This report comes amid talks resuming in Rome, with delegations led by Iran's foreign minister and the US Middle East envoy.

 An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025; illustrative

US and Iran to hold nuclear talks amid clashing red lines

"Figuring out the path to a deal is not rocket science: Zero nuclear weapons = we DO have a deal. Zero enrichment = we do NOT have a deal. Time to decide." Araghchi posted on his personal X/Twitter.

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

Uranium enrichment a 'red line' for US, Witkoff says

"We have one very, very clear red line, and that is enrichment. We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability," Witkoff said during an interview.

 US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the main reception marking Israel's 77th Independence Day at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, May 6, 2025.

Iran's President Pezeshkian says Trump speaks of peace and threatens at same time

Tehran would continue Iran-US nuclear talks but is not afraid of threats. "We are not seeking war," he said.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024.

Iran looks to Asia while holding firm in nuclear talks with US - analysis

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had just returned from the fourth round of discussions with a US delegation in Muscat on Sunday. Many things have happened since then.

 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.

Trump met Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer on Thursday, Axios reports

Topics reportedly discussed included the US-Iran nuclear talks, and the Israel-Hamas War, according to Axios.

 (From L-R) Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump, then-national security advisor Mike Waltz, and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office, Washington, February 4, 2025; illustrative.

Iran's foreign minister repeats call for restraint in India-Pakistan standoff during India visit

Araqchi's visit to India was pre-planned to attend a joint economic commission between the two countries.

 A view of the Uri-II hydroelectric project dam on the Jhelum River which flows from Indian Kashmir into Pakistan-administered Kashmir, near Uri in India-administered Kashmir's Baramulla district, May 7, 2025.

China says Iran’s foreign minister will visit on Wednesday

This comes after Araghchi made a state visit to Moscow last week, where he told reporters that Tehran collaborates closely with Russia and China.

 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, attend a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at Diaoyutai State Guest House on March 14, 2025, in Beijing, China.