Also known as: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi · Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister who negotiates with the US on nuclear talks and ceasefire conditions amid escalating military tensions.
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The Namibian
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said UK leader was barking up the wrong tree
“Iran has responded, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying the UK leader was "barking up the wrong tree".”
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham saysThe Namibian
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held indirect talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff brokered by Qatari mediators on UN General Assembly sidelines
“On Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff held indirect talks brokered by Qatari mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.”
Iran’s president tells Trump it will never ‘bend the knee’The Namibian
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with Oman on a Strait of Hormuz deal were on track for finalisation
“On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations with Oman on a deal on the Strait of Hormuz were "on track for finalisation", according to Iranian media.”
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on MondayThe Namibian
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of violating the deal
“Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump declared the Iranian attacks meant the ceasefire was over, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of violating the deal.”
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of HormuzThe Namibian
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will agree to the end in fighting if attacks against Iran are halted
“Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will agree to the end in fighting "if attacks against Iran are halted".”
Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz straitThe Namibian
Abbas Araghchi warned that continued attacks on Bushehr nuclear plant could lead to radioactive fallout ending life in GCC capitals
“Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that continued attacks on the plant on the southern coast could eventually lead to radioactive fallout that would "end life in GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] capitals, not Tehran".”
Trump threatens ‘hell' for Iran over Strait of HormuzThe Namibian
Abbas Araghchi said messages have been exchanged with the US via intermediaries but these constituted "neither dialogue nor negotiation, nor anything of the sort".
“However, Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said messages have been exchanged with the US via intermediaries but these constituted "neither dialogue nor negotiation, nor anything of the sort".”
Iran says its forces ‘waiting' as US troops arrive in regionNew Era
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters Iran does not hesitate to defend itself and is ready to continue war
“Iran, he said, "does not hesitate to defend itself and is ready to continue the war wherever it may lead, and take it as far as necessary".”
Strikes shake Tehran as Trump asks allies for helpNew Era
Abbas Araghchi urged other countries to refrain from any action that could widen the scope of the war
“Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi yesterday urged other countries to refrain from any action that could widen the scope of the war with Israel and the United States.”
Trump not ready to end Iran warThe Namibian
Abbas Araghchi said he hoped talks with the US would resume soon
“Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States (US) would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran's red lines and warning against any American attack.”
Iran’s foreign minister looks to more nuclear talks, but warns USPrime Minister Andy Burnham said the government believes Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident that led to five men being arrested and then bailed. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the claim, saying the UK leader was "barking up the wrong tree."
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government believes Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident that led to five men being arrested and then bailed. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the claim, saying the UK leader was "barking up the wrong tree."
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the UN, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US President Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran, saying the country will never "bend the knee," but indicated willingness for a diplomatic solution. He demanded any deal must end the US blockade of Iranian ships from the Strait of Hormuz and presented evidence of civilian casualties he attributes to US-Israeli strikes.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar had urged him to hold off, believing a deal was possible on issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US president Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran conditional on shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran will agree if attacks against Iran are halted. Oil prices fell sharply following the announcement, and Pakistan has invited both sides for talks in Islamabad on Friday.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, after announcing a "miraculous" rescue of a wounded American airman from inside Iran. The escalating conflict has engulfed the Middle East, prompted Iran to largely block the vital oil and gas conduit, and drawn international concern including a papal call for peace.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's parliament speaker warned that Iranian forces were "waiting for American soldiers" as 3,500 additional US troops arrived in the Middle East, threatening to "rain fire" on any forces attempting to enter Iranian territory. The deployment comes amid reports that the Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran, though US officials have not confirmed whether troops will be deployed.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Explosions struck Tehran following a night of bombing as US President Trump pressed allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; the conflict, now in its third week, has spread to Lebanon and Iraq, displaced millions, and driven oil prices up five percent, though major allies including Britain, Germany, Japan, and Australia have refused military involvement.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Donald Trump told NBC News he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, saying terms are not good enough, while US-Israeli forces continue strikes and Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Israel has approved an emergency military budget of $827 million as the conflict enters its third week, with neither side moderating rhetoric despite mounting death toll and economic damage.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
Iran's foreign minister said talks with the United States would resume soon following indirect negotiations in Oman, calling them "a good start", while reiterating that Iran's missile programme and nuclear enrichment are non-negotiable. The US simultaneously announced new sanctions on Iranian shipping and oil exports, even as President Trump pledged another round of talks.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Senior US and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for direct negotiations as military tension rises following Iran's violent suppression of anti-government protests and a significant US military buildup in the Middle East. The talks, brokered by regional mediators, aim to de-escalate conflict, though the two countries remain divided on key issues including Iran's nuclear programme, ballistic missiles, and regional proxies.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any American attack would spark a regional conflict as the US deployed forces nearby, while Iran's Foreign Minister expressed confidence in nuclear negotiations despite distrust of the US as a negotiating partner. The tensions follow a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The World Economic Forum said Iran's foreign minister will not attend this week's Davos summit, citing the "tragic loss of lives of civilians in Iran over the past few weeks" and stating it would not be "right" for the Iranian government to be represented. The decision came after activists and rights groups called for his disinvitation amid a deadly government crackdown on protesters; Iran Human Rights says at least 3,428 protesters have been killed.
20 January 2026 · New Era →
President Trump claims Tehran has told the US it has "no plan" to execute protesters and will not carry out hangings, though the US has not ruled out military action in response to Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators that began in late December. The US and UK are reducing personnel at their military base in Qatar as a precautionary measure, and multiple countries have temporarily closed embassies or advised citizens to avoid Iran amid escalating tensions.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Doctors at hospitals in Tehran and Shiraz told the BBC their facilities were overwhelmed with injuries as anti-government protests entered their second week, with at least 50 protesters reported killed. Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters, while international leaders and US President Trump called for protection of the right to peaceful protest.
10 January 2026 · The Namibian →