Iran-Azerbaijan relations in focus as FM Araghchi travels to Baku

TEHRAN – The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran has left Tehran for Baku.

Tehran ready for dialogue, but only after US policy shift, Araghchi says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran remains unconvinced that the United States is prepared to engage in genuine and serious negotiations over the future of nuclear talks, while reaffirming that Tehran is ready to resume dialogue if the United States adopts a fair and balanced approach.

Public back-and-forth continues between Araghchi and Lebanese counterpart

Iran’s FM reiterates support for Lebanon’s sovereignty after Rajji lashes out over concerned warnings

TEHRAN – Tehran moved to calm diplomatic waters on Thursday after Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, firmly reiterated the Islamic Republic’s unwavering respect for Lebanese sovereignty, following what appeared to be an excessive and unexpected reaction from Lebanon’s top diplomat to an Iranian politician’s warning about the whittling away of Lebanon’s defense prowess in the face of continued Israeli aggression.

Araghchi says Iran was ‘very close’ to deal with US before June attacks

An ongoing American intransigence blamed for the failure

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was very close to reaching an agreement with the United States during Omani-mediated talks held earlier this year, but Washington’s refusal to accept any of Iran’s many solutions torpedoed the process, and its subsequent attacks further eroded trust in the U.S. commitment to diplomacy.

Saudi deputy FM holds talks in Tehran as Iran calls for stronger regional coordination

TEHRAN – Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Saud bin Mohammed Al-Satti, arrived in Tehran on Sunday for consultations with senior Iranian officials.

International community has responsibility to stop Israel’s crimes, Araghchi tells EU’s Kallas

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the ongoing violations of international law arising from Israel’s actions in the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon, saying that the international community has a responsibility to help stop these “crimes.”

Iran and France don’t see eye to eye in Paris talks, but may meet again

Araghchi returns to Tehran after short stay 

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, and his French counterpart displayed no obvious bonhomie during their meeting in Paris this week. In fact, neither side published any footage or photos of the encounter. However, the diplomats are also not loath to repeat the meeting in the future.

Lawmakers tell FM to confront West from ‘position of strength’

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian lawmakers has urged the country’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to confront Western powers from a ‘position of strength’.

Israel’s non-adherence to CWC threatens regional stability: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday condemned Israel for remaining outside chemical weapons disarmament treaties, calling it the main obstacle to regional stability.

Araghchi meets dignitaries in Oman ahead of Muscat Forum

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi began a two-day visit to Oman on Sunday, where he was scheduled to attend the annual Muscat Forum and hold separate discussions with top diplomats and international officials.

Iran’s foreign minister to hold talks in Paris on Wednesday

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold talks with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris this week, France's foreign ministry said on Monday, according to Asharq al-Awsat.  

Araghchi says no need for mediators after Lebanese FM makes public call for negotiations 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is ready for dialogue aimed at boosting bilateral relations with Lebanon, while stressing that Iran does not interfere in the country’s internal affairs, and that it does not require a third party to arrange discussions with Beirut.

Iran, Brazil stress closer cooperation on all fronts

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira have, in a phone conversation, exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as international developments.

Araghchi says Iran ‘fully prepared for war’ 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that the Islamic Republic of Iran stands more ready than ever to decisively counter any act of aggression from the Israeli regime. 

IAEA ‘Cairo’ understanding void after board adopts resolution: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States and the three European parties to the nuclear deal (Britain, France and Germany) of effectively “killing” the Cairo Agreement, saying their recent actions had made its continuation impossible.

Iran, Jordan warn Gaza crisis deepening as Israel continues ceasefire violations

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi have reviewed the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and discussed the implications of the newly adopted UN Security Council resolution.

Tehran dispatches first Sunni ambassador under President Pezeshkian's administration for Bangladesh

TEHRAN – Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, the new Ambassador to Bangladesh and the first Sunni ambassador appointed under Iran’s 14th government, met with the Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to outline his proposed agenda for his mission in Dhaka.

Araghchi: Caspian Sea as vital as Persian Gulf

RASHT – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has declared the Caspian Sea to be of equal strategic importance to Iran as the Persian Gulf, emphasizing that the nation is deeply committed to fostering cooperation among its northern neighbors.

Minister calls Caspian regional meeting a new phase of cooperation, highlights cultural capacity

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Tuesday described the Caspian Sea coastal governors’ summit as the start of a new phase of regional cooperation, saying the country holds more than one million documented historical sites.

Tehran conference to address legal fallout of Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran

TEHRAN – A high-level conference titled “International Law Under Assault, Aggression, and Defense” is set to convene on Sunday, November 16, at the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), the research arm of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran, Turkey stress strengthening bilateral ties and regional peace

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and international issues.

Iranian, Russian FMs hold phone talks on regional, international issues

TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian foreign ministers held a phone conversation to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and international matters, highlighting the continued close strategic ties between the two countries.

Iran, China FMs discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations as well as key regional and international issues.