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
Araghchi said Iran's missile programme was never negotiable
“According to excerpts published on his official Telegram channel during an interview with the Al Jazeera network, Araghchi said Iran's missile programme was "never negotiable" in Friday's talks in Oman.”
Iran’s foreign minister looks to more nuclear talks, but warns USThe Namibian
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country's armed forces were 'with their fingers on the trigger'
“The Iranian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who last week said his country's armed forces were "with their fingers on the trigger", while the US will be represented by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.”
US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continueThe Namibian
Abbas Araghchi told CNN he was 'confident that we can achieve a deal' on Tehran's nuclear programme
“Donald Trump earlier said Iran was in "serious discussions" and he hoped they would lead to something "acceptable", while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CNN he was "confident that we can achieve a deal" on Tehran's nuclear programme.”
Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacksNew Era
Abbas Araghchi had been scheduled to speak on Tuesday at the Davos summit
“Abbas Araghchi had been scheduled to speak on Tuesday during the annual gathering of the global elite at the upscale Swiss ski resort town.”
‘Not right’ for Iran to attend Davos: organisersNew Era
Abbas Araghchi will not be attending the Davos summit
“Iran's foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the organisers said yesterday, stressing it would not be "right" after the recent deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran.”
‘Not right’ for Iran to attend Davos: organisersThe Namibian
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said hanging is out of the question
“Responding to reports of potential executions, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said "hanging is out of the question" and there would be "no hanging today or tomorrow".”
Trump says Iran has ‘no plan' to execute protestersThe Namibian
Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel and Washington of fuelling the protests
“He added that any US involvement did not mean "boots on the ground". Trump on Thursday said he would "hit them very hard" if they "start killing people". Later on Friday, the US said Iran's foreign minister was "delusional" after he accused Israel and Washington of fuelling the protests.”
Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests enter second weekThe Namibian
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US had crossed a big red line with everlasting consequences
“But Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US had crossed "a big red line" and warned that it would have "everlasting consequences".”
‘Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikesPrime 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 →