Abbas Araqchi

Iranian and Iraqi foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties

The Iranian and Iraqi foreign ministers held a meeting in Tehran on May 19, 2025.

Iran calls for enhanced cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization members

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Iran is determined to help strengthen interaction and cooperation among member states of the SCO.

Top Iranian and Omani diplomats discuss regional and international issues, including Tehran-Washington talks

Albusaidi emphasized the special attention of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to deepen friendly relations between Oman and Iran.

Foreign Minister Araqchi praises predecessor Amirabdollahian

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi praises his predecessor Hossein Amirabdollahian as a master of diplomacy and morality.

Iran denies existence of a parallel negotiation track with the U.S.

Baqaei said the only negotiation process that exists on the part of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the one involving Araqchi and Witkoff.

Iran to continue enrichment activities ‘with or without a deal’: Foreign minister

Araqchi said that Iran’s right as a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty is “crystal clear.”

Araqchi: Stronger Iran-Afghanistan ties benefit both nations

Araqchi said that strengthening Iran-Afghanistan relations serves both countries’ best interests.

Araqchi underlines developing bilateral ties with Russia

Abbas Araqchi stressed the determination of Iran and Russia to reinforce bilateral relations.

Araqchi: Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy is non-negotiable

Araqchi briefed his Turkish counterpart on the latest developments in indirect talks between Iran and the United States.

Araqchi: Iran seeking a stronger role for Europe in negotiations

Iran called on Europe to play its role, even though the Europeans themselves have downplayed their role.

Date of next round of talks with U.S. will be announced soon, Araqchi says

The foreign minister said the next round of indirect talks with the U.S. will be scheduled and announced soon.

Araqchi: Our future must not be shaped in the think tanks of extra-regional powers

Araqchi said that regional nations can reclaim their right to self-determination and chart a future based on their collective will.

Araqchi meets with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister

Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of Afghanistan, met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran.

Iran and Tajikistan vow to broaden cooperation

Iran and Tajikistan stressed the need to continue close and continuous consultations.

Araqchi: Iranians will not accept being deprived of peaceful nuclear industry

Araqchi affirmed Iran’s good faith in negotiations with the U.S., calling for its N.P.T. membership and advocacy for a nuclear-free West Asia.

Foreign Minister Araqchi praises Tehran Dialogue Forum

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the Tehran Dialogue Forum is an important initiative to bring together thinkers from different countries.

Araqchi: There is no scenario for Iran to abandon its right to enrichment

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ruled out the possibility any scenario in which Iran would give up its right to enrich for peaceful purposes.

Araqchi slams Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric as ‘sheer deception’

Araqchi said Trump was employing “sheer deception by misplacing the true source of threat.”

Foreign Minister Araqchi calls for expansion of cooperation with Japan

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for the broadening of cooperation with Japan.

Trump says Iran is ‘very reasonable and intelligent’ in talks with U.S.

The U.S. president called Iran's stance in nuclear talks ‘reasonable’ and ‘intelligent’ ahead of his Middle East trip.

Araqchi meets with U.A.E. deputy prime minister and foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who traveled to Abu Dhabi, met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Monday evening.

Foreign Minister Araqchi arrives in U.A.E.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the U.A.E. to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments.

Araqchi draws attention to Israeli sabotage in international politics

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi drew attention to reports that Israeli leaders worked to hinder a potential agreement between the Palestinian resistance group of Hamas and the United States.

Misusing JCPOA ‘snapback’ mechanism will lead to consequences: Foreign minister

Araqchi reacted harshly to threats from Britain, France, and Germany to invoke the JCPOA “snapback” mechanism and reinstate U.N. sanctions against Iran.

Iran warns European troika against misusing JCPOA ‘snapback’ mechanism

Araqchi said that Iran had formally warned all JCPOA signatories that any abuse of the snapback mechanism would be met with consequences.

Iran and U.S. reached ‘better understanding’ after ‘more serious’ talks: Araqchi

 Foreign Minister Araqchi said this round moved beyond broad discussions and delved into specifics, making the negotiations more challenging as they move forward.

By Abbas Araqchi

How Europe can find its way back into the room

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's comments were published by French weekly Le Point.

Foreign Minister Araqchi departs for Muscat to attend Iran-U.S. talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi left Tehran for Muscat to participate in the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Iran, Qatar foreign ministers meet in Doha

The Iranian and Qatari foreign ministers met in Qatar’s capital, Doha, to hold talks on issues of mutual interest.

Iran insists on its right to peaceful use of nuclear energy including enrichment

The Foreign Minister says that Iran has declared the acquisition and use of nuclear weapons as forbidden and has always been a committed member of the international non-proliferation regime.