Abbas Araghchi

Iran’s diplomatic scramble to gather allies against US - analysis

Iran's current goal appears to be getting some countries that have influence with the United States to intercede on its behalf in order to avoid potential military action.

People hold placards on Whitehall during a demonstration in support of the nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 25, 2026.
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.

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

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


US, Iran to meet in Oman for direct high-level nuclear talks on Saturday

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran would be in "great danger" if ongoing direct talks between the US and the Middle East country fail.

 US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, April 7, 2025.

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran sent response to Trump's letter through Oman, IRNA says

Tehran reiterated its stance on not negotiating directly while under pressure, but is open to indirect talks, Araghchi was reported as saying.

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Iran, Turkey, US support Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal - analysis

The potential deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan could help pave the way for more deals.

Flag of Azerbaijan

Iran weighs options on talks with the US amid internal debate - analysis

Iran’s leadership sees proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, and elsewhere as a lost investment, possibly shifting focus to diplomacy with Russia and China.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

Trump pushes for a new nuclear deal with Iran to avoid military action, but Khamenei rejects talks, calling it a deception as US sanctions pressure Tehran.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israel banner with a picture of Iranian missiles on a street in Tehran, Iran April 19, 2024.

Talks with US 'no longer possible,' unless things change, Iranian FM says

Araghchi said that Iran was not opposed to talks out of "stubbornness" but rather as a result of history and experience.

 Iran's and US' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022.

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.