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2025-08-27 22:17
Israel seeks to weaken Lebanon the same way it crippled Syria: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to preserving Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that Israel seeks to replicate in Lebanon the same destabilizing tactics it has employed in Syria.
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2025-08-25 21:18
By Mona Hojat Ansari
‘History will not forgive delay in ending the Gaza tragedy’: Araghchi
Attending an OIC session, Iran’s FM calls upon the Muslim world to finally do something about Israel’s crimes
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asked Muslim leaders on Monday to take decisive action to put an end to Israel’s massacre of Palestinians in Gaza, warning that the region may never be able to stand against Israeli violence if it does not act now.
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2025-08-25 20:57
By Shahrokh Saei
Iran-Saudi ‘Greater Wall’ of unity against ‘Greater Israel’ vision
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s warning about Israel’s pursuit of the so-called “Greater Israel” vision has carried significant weight during his visit to Saudi Arabia.
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2025-08-24 20:24
Araghchi arrives in Jeddah for emergency OIC meeting
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled in the Saudi port of Jeddah on Sunday to attend an extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting. Before embarking on his trip, the diplomat warned in an op-ed that Israel’s expansionist ambitions pose an “existential threat” to regional states and international peace.
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2025-08-22 21:41
Araghchi warns Europe against 'snapback' misuse, stresses Iran’s readiness for diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in phone calls with his French, British, German counterparts and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday, reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while warning that the European trio and the EU lack both the legal and moral authority to invoke the so-called “snapback” mechanism.
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2025-08-20 21:08
US pursuit of ‘zero enrichment’ derailed nuclear diplomacy: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iran’s top diplomat has stated that Washington’s recent military actions against Iran were a direct result of its failed efforts to force Tehran into completely abandoning its nuclear enrichment program.
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2025-08-17 22:08
Iran, Armenia bound by shared interests, FM Araghchi writes in a note
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the interests of Iran and Armenia are closely linked, particularly in light of global uncertainty and shifting regional dynamics.
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2025-08-15 20:54
By staff writer
When water thieves turn to water diplomacy
TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest video appeal to Iranians—promising Israeli desalination and recycling knowledge once "Iran is free"—repurposes a technique he first used in 2018: using a real environmental crisis to advance regime change.
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2025-08-15 20:15
Iran coordinating with China, Russia to block ‘snapback’ sanctions: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is working in close coordination with China and Russia to prevent the reactivation of UN sanctions through the so-called “snapback” mechanism, which European powers have recently threatened to invoke.
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2025-08-12 19:24
Sovereignty ‘non-negotiable’ in Caucasus transit talks, Araghchi tells Armenian counterpart
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty in a Tuesday phone call with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, as the two discussed recent developments in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process and regional connectivity initiatives.
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2025-08-09 21:12
Nine new envoys present credentials to Iran’s foreign minister
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received copies of credentials from the newly accredited ambassadors of Ethiopia, Estonia, Djibouti, Laos, Cambodia, Burundi, Latvia, Myanmar, and Nepal in a Saturday ceremony, signaling Tehran’s continued engagement across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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2025-08-08 21:53
Iran, Egypt call for Islamic unity to end Gaza genocide and Israeli attacks on Lebanon
TEHRAN – Iran and Egypt have called for coordinated action by Islamic nations to end Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza and escalating assaults on Lebanon, warning of worsening humanitarian and security crises across the region.
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2025-08-08 21:51
Tehran demands emergency OIC meeting as Gaza faces famine, mass deaths
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the unprecedented “humanitarian catastrophe” in the Gaza Strip.
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2025-08-04 20:18
Araghchi pays tribute to fallen journalist killed in Israeli strike on IRIB
TEHRAN - Speaking during an unannounced appearance at the Foreign Ministry’s weekly press conference on Monday, Araghchi paid tribute to the family of Martyr Nima Rajabpour, a media professional killed in the Israeli regime’s airstrike on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters.
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2025-08-02 21:48
Iran and Japan should lead global disarmament movement, says Araghchi
TEHRAN – As the world prepares to mark 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Iran is calling on Japan to join forces in a new push to eliminate weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) once and for all.
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2025/08/02
By Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister
Upcoming state visit of President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan reflects this growing momentum
A foundational tenet of Iran’s foreign policy is the cultivation of strong, stable, and mutually beneficial ties with its neighbours.
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2025-08-01 19:50
Iran mobilizes full consular support for Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the devotion of Arbaeen pilgrims and detailed extensive consular preparations to safeguard their journey, emphasizing that Iran’s diplomatic missions in Iraq are operating "in a state of full readiness" to assist travelers who lose passports or face emergencies.
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2025-08-01 19:25
Path to diplomacy narrow, but still open with serious commitments: Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that while the path to diplomacy remains open, any resumption of nuclear negotiations hinges on serious commitments from the United States, including compensation for the recent joint U.S.-Israeli aggression and firm guarantees against future attacks during talks.
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2025-08-01 19:08
By Shahrokh Saei
Strategic solidarity: President Pezeshkian’s visit underscores Iran–Pakistan alliance
TEHRAN — The official two-day visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan underscores the deepening and friendly relations between the two neighboring nations, bound by shared history, faith, and mutual strategic interests.
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2025-07-30 20:44
‘Strategic priority’, Iran says committed to broadening ties with Tajikistan
FM Araghchi received warmly by high-ranking officials in Dushanbe
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted Tehran’s commitment to expanding relations with Dushanbe, emphasizing that Iran views cooperation with Tajikistan as a strategic priority.
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2025-07-29 20:25
Araghchi warns Iran will make sure Trump can't censor consequences of a new war
FM adds nuclear deal may still be possible if US genuinely chooses diplomacy
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Monday that Tehran would render future retaliation "impossible to cover up" if the United States repeats military aggression, while simultaneously affirming Iran’s openness to a negotiated nuclear deal.
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2025-07-27 22:10
Iran’s decision to pursue negotiations stemmed from strength: FM Araghchi
TEHRAN – In a detailed Sunday interview recounting the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s decision to enter a pause and pursue negotiations stemmed from strength, unity, and strategic calculation—not weakness or submission.
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2025-07-26 22:26
Tehran urges unified Islamic response to Gaza starvation in regional calls
TEHRAN – In a diplomatic move on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held urgent calls with counterparts from Pakistan, Egypt, Qatar, Iraq, and Tunisia, demanding immediate collective action to break the Israeli regime’s "genocidal siege" of Gaza, where starvation now kills as swiftly as bombs.
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2025-07-25 20:21
Substantive progress in ‘serious, frank, and detailed’ talks with E3: Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Iran and the E3 (Britain, France, and Germany) held “serious, frank, and detailed” talks in Istanbul on Friday, exchanging specific proposals on sanctions relief, the nuclear file, and the controversial snapback mechanism.
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2025-07-23 22:37
UNHCR chief discuss undocumented Afghans repatriation in Tehran meeting with Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated the country’s firm commitment to repatriating Afghan refugees living without valid legal documentation, urging the international community to assume its responsibilities and extend necessary support for this effort.
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2025-07-23 22:34
Tehran will defend its rights under UN Charter and non-proliferation regime: FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s determination to safeguard its national interests and sovereign rights within the framework of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
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2025-07-22 22:08
Muslim world must act now to stop Gaza genocide: Iranian, Turkish FMs
TEHRAN – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Turkey issued a joint appeal on Monday, demanding immediate and coordinated action from Muslim nations to halt the Israeli regime's ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, now entering its 22nd month.
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2025-07-22 22:02
Matter of 'national pride,' Araghchi says Iran will not give up uranium enrichment
TEHRAN – In an interview with Fox News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi defended Iran’s nuclear sovereignty, declaring uranium enrichment a "national achievement and pride" while exposing Israeli disinformation campaigns targeting Tehran.
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2025-07-21 19:11
E3 has no legal ground to trigger JCPOA snapback mechanism: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected any attempt by the European troika – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom – to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying such a move would be “null and void” in light of the E3’s own violations and abandonment of their commitments.
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2025-07-20 20:16
Araghchi criticizes European silence on Israeli-US aggression against Iran
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticized certain European countries for attempting to justify recent acts of aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States, including last month’s deadly and unprovoked attacks on Iranian territory.