By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Tehran-Damascus: Resilient Ties

Capitals of Iran and Syria recently hosted high-level officials to enhance coordination on critical regional issues

TEHRAN – Iran has a strong will to expand cooperation with Syria in various fields and it will continue to stand by the Syrian nation and government, according to the country’s foreign minister.

Araghchi warns Israel against further aggression as Iran gears up for retaliation

TEHRAN – In a televised interview on Saturday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stark warning to the Israeli regime regarding the consequences of any further aggression against Iran, particularly targeting its nuclear facilities.

Israel killed Haniyeh to undermine Pezeshkian’s policies, Iran FM says

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister said on Tuesday night that Israel assassinated the Hamas leader in Tehran just several hours after the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian, who came to power with the “slogan of interaction with the world, balanced relations with the world, restoring nuclear talks, cooperation and dialogue.”

'Israel-backed terrorists threaten Iran, Pakistan’: Araghchi

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with PTV World Channel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran views all terrorist activities along its border with Pakistan as being supported by foreign entities, particularly the Israeli regime.

Iraq reaffirms opposition to airspace use in attacks against Iran

TEHRAN – In a reaffirmation of Iraq's stance on neutrality and sovereignty, Iraq’s National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji, underscored the country's firm opposition to any unauthorized use of its airspace for military strikes against Iran or other neighboring countries.

Germany's silence on Gaza is height of Western double standards: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Germany over its response to the case of German-Iranian prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd and the broader diplomatic rift that has since emerged.

Iran, Pakistan pledge enhanced cooperation against terrorism

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that Iran and Pakistan are committed to strengthening their cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.

Araghchi talks bilateral ties, regional tensions in visit to Pakistan

TEHRAN – During an official visit to Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address recent developments in their countries' bilateral relations and discuss critical regional issues.

U.S. election results irrelevant to Iran, FM says in TV interview

TEHRAN – While the world watched the U.S. election unfold, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared during an interview published on Monday that Tehran is indifferent to the outcome of the vote. 

Araghchi engages with regional counterparts to address escalating tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has been actively consulting with regional leaders to address pressing bilateral and regional issues, focusing heavily on the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran FM holds meeting on regional developments with ambassadors in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister held a meeting with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran, outlining Iran's positions on recent regional developments.

Israel’s attack against Iran ‘unlawful’, Tehran reserves the right to respond: FM

TEHRAN – In a phone call with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that Iran considers the defense of its sovereignty an inherent and legal right, a stance he reinforced as he discussed the “unlawful” Israeli attacks against the country.

Araghchi calls for UN action against dangerous escalation of Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister has issued a strong condemnation of recent Israeli actions, urging swift action to mitigate a growing threat to peace and stability in the region.

'Iran has no limits in defending its territorial integrity': Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the country’s commitment to defending its interests, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, stating that Iran observes no limits in those regards. 

Araqchi highlights 'self-defence' in IRGC strikes against Israel

TEHRAN - In a statement posted on X, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi noted that his country's Tuesday attack against Israeli positions in the occupied territories, which followed a series of Israeli assassinations of Resistance leaders - one on Iranian soil, was a legitimate exercise of self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Iran FM Israel committing 'crimes against humanity' in Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi who is New York to attend the annual UN conference said on Friday that Israel has committed "war crimes and crimes against humanity" by launching a heavy air raid on southern Lebanese capital Beirut, noting this shows that this regime is the biggest threat to regional and international peace.

Iran: Israel’s enablers legally tasked to contain Tel Aviv before it is 'too late'  

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has told his British counterpart David Lammy that enablers of Israel are “legally” tasked to contain this regime in its aggression of Lebanon before it is “too late”.

Iranian FM warns Israel seeking ‘full-scale’ war in the region

"Israeli explosion of communication devices in Lebanon must sound the alarm for the entire world’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Israel is seeking to ignite a “full-scale war” in the West Asia region, suggesting the regime “does not deserve” to be a member of the United Nations due to its deadly and incendiary provocations.

Georgian FM congratulates Iranian counterpart on appointment

TEHRAN- The Georgian Foreign Minister has extended his congratulations to Abbas Araghchi on his recent appointment as Iran's minister of foreign affairs.

Iran FM holds talks with Jordan counterparts

TEHRAN- The foreign ministers of Iran and Jordan engaged in a telephone conversation where they addressed the state of bilateral relations and the recent developments in Palestine.

Qatari FM to visit Iran for high-level political discussions

TEHRAN- Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari foreign minister, is anticipated to travel to Tehran shortly for a series of discussions. 

Araghchi hailed as former member of IRGC

TEHRAN- Abbas Araghchi, the secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, identified himself as former a member of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps during a meeting of the Parliament's National Security Committee, according to an Iranian lawmaker. 

EU diplomat hails Araghchi, says looking forward to new collaboration

TEHRAN- The deputy head of the EU's foreign policy expressed satisfaction of his meeting with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations.

Iran warns Israeli nuclear threats will force regional states to revise nuclear doctrine

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Secretary of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations of Iran, has issued a warning, stating that the nuclear threats by the Israeli regime will alter the security landscape in the region, compelling other nations in the region to reassess their nuclear stance.