Abbas Araghchi

Abbas Araghchi is an Iranian politician is the country's current foreign minister.

Iran enacts law halting all cooperation with nuclear watchdog IAEA

The bill, titled ‘Suspension of the Islamic Republic's Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency with a Two-Urgency Requirement,’ was originally put forward in parliament last month.

 IAEA's Grossi and Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi appear before an illustrative image of a US-struck Iranian nuclear site
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025, in this still image taken from video.

US strikes 'seriously' damaged Fordow nuclear site, Iran's Araghchi admits

 IRAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi speaks on the phone during a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in Istanbul on Saturday. If Iran’s leadership believes it can’t prevail against Israel and the US, it will likely decide to negotiate, says the writer.

Iranian FM tells CBS that he does not believe US talks will start anytime soon

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024

Iran to halt working with nuclear watchdog until 'safety of nuclear activities guaranteed,' FM says


Iran denies any meeting with US next week, foreign minister says

The Iranian foreign minister said Tehran was assessing whether talks with the US were in its interest, following five previous rounds of negotiations that were cut short by Israel and the US attacks.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi talks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, June 22, 2025.

Trump's ceasefire announcement to social media not released at intended time, sources tell 'Post'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that there was no truce, "only Iran’s readiness to reciprocate de-escalation.”

 US troops react as President Donald Trump walks to deliver remarks, near a banner reading, "Peace Through Strength", during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025.

Iran may need to change its tune to dig itself out of hole dug by US, Israel - analysis

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is trying to portray Iran as committed to its policies and not surrendering while mobilizing support abroad and reaching out to countries for mediation.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi talks during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, June 22, 2025.

Trump suggests regime change to ‘Make Iran Great Again,’ Iran launches more missiles towards Israel

Iran warned Trump of terror attacks within US if he struck nuclear facilities • Home Front Command extends essential-only activity restrictions until at least Monday evening

 Hezbollah supporters organize a demonstration in support of Iran as it continues its mutual attacks with Israel, in Beirut, Lebanon on June 20, 2025.

Araghchi calls Israeli attacks a 'betrayal of diplomacy' from US, signals talks at a standstill

Araghchi said that Iran would continue to enrich uranium, and that he had communicated that to US envoy Steve Witkoff several times.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with ambassadors in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025

Iran not prepared for talks with anyone 'while Israeli attacks continue,' FM Abbas Araghchi says

Araghchi added that "after our resistance against Israel, I think countries will distance themselves from this 'aggression.'"

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024

Europeans try to coax Iran back to diplomacy, as Trump considers strikes

The E3 consists of the UK, France, and Germany.

 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy leaves 10 Downing Street, on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025.

Iran spoke to US envoy Steve Witkoff in bid to end crisis with Israel, diplomats say

US President Donald Trump wants Tehran to end uranium enrichment on its soil, while Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Tehran's right to enrichment is non-negotiable.

 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025

E3 countries seek pathway to diplomacy with Iran, Hezbollah leader offers help to Iran

IAF intercepts Iranian drones near Dead Sea • IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site • Smoke, explosions in Tehran, Rasht

 France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot delivers a speech after a meeting with European partners to suggest a negotiated solution to end the conflict between Iran and Israel at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Quai d'Orsay) in Paris, France, June 19, 2025.

'Iran solely acts in self-defense': Abbas Araghchi claims country never sought nuclear weapons

"Iran will continue to exercise its right to self-defense, with pride and bravery, and we will make the aggressor regret and pay for its grave error," Araghchi wrote on X.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with ambassadors in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, China's ambassador discuss 25-year deal

The two officials spoke about developing relations and mutual understanding in implementing the agreement, which is several years old.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024