Abbas Araghchi

Iran ready to resume talks with US, Aragchi says, calling for 'fair, equitable' negotiations

Araqchi, who described his talks with Hakan Fidan in Istanbul as "good and useful," also said that Tehran was ready to engage with regional countries to promote stability and peace.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi (right) speaks with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul in June. The North Kurdistan political movement is under Ankara’s harsh pressure. In Iran, Kurds face systematic suppression, says the writer.
JEYHUN BAYRAMOV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2024.

Azerbaijan will not allow use of its airspace in military operations against Iran, FM announces

A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) gestures during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025; illustrative.

EU countries who blocked IRGC terror designation were threatened by Iran - report

Here, posters display assassinated military leaders, including IRGC commander-in-chief Hossein Salami (center), in Tehran at the end of June.

'Region does not need new war': EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization


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.

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.