Abbas Araghchi

Iran ready for war with US but open to negotiations, FM Araghchi says in Beirut

Abbas Araghchi, speaking during a press conference in Beirut, added that the purpose of his visit to Lebanon was to discuss Israel's "challenges and threats" to regional security.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with his Egyptian counterpart and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Cairo on September 9, 2025.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds his headphones as he listen to Turkey's Foreign Minister speak during a joint press conference, in Tehran on November 30, 2025.

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Lebanon with economic delegation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji attends a press conference during his Syrian couterpart Asaad Al-Shibani's first official visit since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, at the foreign ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, October 10, 2025.

Lebanon–Iran tensions deepen as foreign minister challenges Tehran - analysis


Iran's Araghchi to visit Beirut after Lebanese foreign minister declines trip to Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beirut for talks following a formal invitation from Lebanon’s FM, after the latter declined to visit Tehran due to "current conditions."

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

Lebanese foreign minister rejects Tehran visit, proposes talks in a neutral country

Raji cited "current conditions" for the decision not to go to Iran, without elaborating, and stressed that the move did not mean rejection of dialog with Iran.

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji attends a press conference during his Syrian couterpart Asaad Al-Shibani's first official visit since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, at the foreign ministry in Beirut, Lebanon, October 10, 2025.

Iran's FM Araghchi to hold talks on bilateral, nuclear issues in Paris on Wednesday, France says

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss bilateral and regional issues as well as Iran's contested nuclear program.

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

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.