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 on Trump's nuclear deal letter: We see threats and opportunities

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Trump's letter last week as deceptive, saying Trump's excessive demands would 'tighten the knot of sanctions and increase pressure on Iran.'

 US President Donald Trump and Iranian missiles (illustrative)

Iran will not yield to US 'pressure and sanctions' on nuclear dispute

"Iran's position regarding nuclear talks is clear and we will not negotiate under pressure and sanctions," Araghchi said.

 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 hosts PIJ leader and Iraqi militia chief in show of regional alliance - analysis

PIJ held some hostages in Gaza, and in many cases, it appears hostages held by the group were treated even more brutally than those held by Hamas. Iran is now positioning PIJ for increased activity.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Secretary-General Ziyad al-Nakhala in Tehran, August 2022

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)