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Yesterday 22:27
By Garsha Vazirian
The E3's politicized IAEA gamble and Iran's possible countermeasures
TEHRAN – As the IAEA Board of Governors convenes on Monday, a manufactured crisis orchestrated by the United States and its European allies (E3) threatens to derail diplomatic engagement with Iran.
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2025-06-07 22:30
Iran FM discusses regional security and Islamic unity in calls with Egypt and Pakistan
TEHRAN – In a series of diplomatic engagements coinciding with the Eid al-Adha celebrations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held telephone conversations with his counterparts from Egypt and Pakistan on Saturday, underscoring regional solidarity and addressing pressing geopolitical challenges.
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2025-06-06 22:03
Araghchi reaffirms Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty in high-level Beirut meetings
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s independence, sovereignty, and reconstruction efforts during an official visit to Beirut, emphasizing that Iran seeks to open a new chapter in its long-standing relationship with Lebanon based on mutual respect and shared interests.
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2025-06-06 21:59
Tehran warns E3 against opting ‘strategic mistake’ at IAEA
TEHRAN – Iran has issued a sharp warning to Britain, France, and Germany over their reported move to push a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing Iran of non-compliance with nuclear obligations, calling the effort a “strategic mistake” that could provoke serious consequences.
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2025-06-02 20:30
No nuclear deal without enrichment rights: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that any nuclear agreement with Western powers will be contingent upon full recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium, stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred route for resolving tensions.
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2025-06-01 22:51
Araghchi to pursue diplomatic coordination on Gaza in visits to Egypt, Lebanon
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran Sunday evening to begin a two-day diplomatic mission to Egypt and Lebanon, where he is expected to hold high-level meetings, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.
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2025-05-30 20:50
Talks, not headlines will deliver results, Iran FM rejects nuclear deal hype
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy amid renewed efforts to revive nuclear negotiations with the United States, denouncing the deliberate media disinformation aimed at undermining the talks.
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2025-05-28 22:14
‘Nothing left’ to discuss with UK if it demands zero enrichment, Araghchi declares
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stark warning to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, stating that London's apparent insistence on "zero enrichment" in Iran renders further dialogue on the nuclear issue futile.
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2025-05-27 21:29
Political Cannes awards target propaganda, not art
TEHRAN – Following the pattern of politicizing art and cinema, this year's Cannes film festival again proved the way in which artistic merit has been sacrificed for political agendas.
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2025-05-25 23:09
‘Harsh and decisive response’ will follow ‘snapback’ activation, Iran warns
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned that any attempt to trigger the so-called “snapback mechanism” to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran will be met with a “harsh and decisive” response from Tehran, signaling a firm line as indirect nuclear talks with the United States continue.
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2025-05-25 21:13
Iran steps up African outreach on Africa Day as new envoys begin postings
TEHRAN - Tehran has signaled a major shift in its Africa policy, moving beyond decades of symbolic ties toward concrete economic partnerships—a change underscored by recent high-profile diplomatic exchanges and the recent Africa Summit and Expo 2025.
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2025-05-24 21:19
Two-state solution is ‘unachievable promise’ for Gaza, FM says in Vatican
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly dismissed the so-called “two-state solution” as a viable path to peace in Palestine, arguing that the decades-old proposal has done little more than exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
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2025-05-23 21:19
Any threat will be met with decisive force: Iran Armed Forces
TEHRAN – As Iran commemorated the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, the Armed Forces General Staff issued a defiant statement, warning that any aggression against the Islamic Republic's values or nuclear facilities would be met with a resolute and forceful response.
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2025-05-23 21:17
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Nuclear talks get one more chance
Iran, US will look into Omani proposals after ‘professional’ and ‘logical’ fifth round
TEHRAN – Iran and the United States put an end to a fifth round of indirect nuclear talks in Rome on Friday, after a week of high tensions spurred skepticism among Iranians about the American side’s sincerity and commitment to reaching a genuine agreement.
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2025-05-20 22:27
Sona Ahmadi appointed as Iran’s Consul General in Almaty
TEHRAN – Sona Ahmadi, currently serving as Advisor to the Foreign Minister of Iran on Women’s Affairs, has been officially named as the new Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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2025-05-19 22:45
Enrichment to continue with or without a deal: Iran FM
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s firm position on its rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), emphasizing that Tehran would not accept any compromise on a hard-earned scientific achievement.
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2025-05-18 22:10
Araghchi warns 'unrealistic' demands from U.S. could derail nuclear talks
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that unrealistic expectations could derail ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States, emphasizing that uranium enrichment is a non-negotiable right of the Iranian people.
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2025-05-17 22:16
‘Enrichment is non-negotiable’, Araghchi draws the line as nuclear talks with US continue
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering stance on its right to enrich uranium, saying the Islamic Republic will not compromise on its legal entitlements under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), even as it remains open to constructive dialogue.
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2025-05-17 22:10
Iran, Tajikistan eye closer ties as foreign ministers convene in Tehran
TEHRAN – Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, who is visiting Iran to attend the 14th Tehran Dialogue Forum, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday morning.
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2025-05-16 22:43
None of Iran’s nuclear facilities will be dismantled: FM Araghchi
TEHRAN—Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Thursday that Tehran will not shutter or dismantle any of its nuclear facilities.
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2025-05-14 21:08
Iran, Japan reaffirm longstanding ties in high-level diplomatic meeting in Tehran
TEHRAN – In a high-profile diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations, Japan’s Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Hiroyuki Namazu met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday morning.
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2025-05-13 22:08
Iran, UAE FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional security in Abu Dhabi meeting
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during an official visit to Abu Dhabi on Monday.
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2025-05-11 22:39
Israel is region’s greatest threat, says Iranian FM in Doha
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called Israel the “single greatest threat to peace in the region,” citing its nuclear arsenal and aggressive regional policies as the root causes of instability in West Asia.
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2025-05-10 23:08
Iran condemns Stockholm embassy attack, demands Sweden ensure diplomatic security
TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent arson attack targeting Iran’s embassy in Stockholm, urging Swedish authorities to take “decisive measures” against those responsible.
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2025-05-10 23:01
Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia review bilateral relations in Jeddah meeting
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Jeddah on Saturday at the head of a high-level diplomatic delegation, marking a new chapter in the ongoing rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.
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2025-05-09 22:08
‘Talks with US unpredictable,’ says security chief, as Israel ramps up efforts to derail diplomacy
TEHRAN – As indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States prepare to resume on Sunday, Iran’s security chief asserted that the ongoing negotiations with Washington are “unpredictable,” emphasizing that progress in talks “hinges squarely on the U.S.’s conduct.”
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2025-05-09 22:06
Iran, India reaffirm strategic ties at high-level talks in New Delhi
TEHRAN – In a series of high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at reinforcing long-standing bilateral ties and addressing shared regional concerns, Indian and Iranian foreign ministers convened in New Delhi on Thursday for the 20th meeting of the India-Iran Joint Commission.
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2025-05-07 22:52
Iran urges UK to uphold rights of detained nationals
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged British authorities to safeguard the rights of Iranian nationals arrested in recent counter-terrorism raids, while expressing Tehran’s willingness to assist with any credible investigations.
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2025-05-06 22:41
Netanyahu seeking to drag it into another disaster: Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized the destructive role of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in exacerbating regional instability and undermining diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States.
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2025-05-05 22:48
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Araghchi in Islamabad as Pakistan-India tensions swell
Top diplomat says both nations are "friends" to Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Monday, as he attempts to mediate between Pakistan and India, whose relations have steadily declined since last month.