Qalibaf: US plot along Iran’s western border thwarted 

TEHRAN — Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Tuesday that a US attempt to launch security and military operations against Iran from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region during the 40-day war had been thwarted through cooperation with Iran’s partners in the region and a timely response by the Iranian armed forces.

Iranian top diplomat's consultations go beyond BRICS

TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stepped up diplomatic consultations with regional counterparts on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, using his meetings and telephone calls on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi to explain Tehran’s position on the strategic waterway and outline the regional approach Iran is pursuing with Oman.

Iran consults BRICS members to facilitate accession to NDB

TEHRAN- Iran is consulting fellow BRICS members to remove obstacles and facilitate its accession to the New Development Bank (NDB), Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, as Tehran seeks greater access to multilateral financing and alternative financial channels through the emerging-economy bloc.

Iranian, South Korean FMs hold phone call as protesters in Seoul oppose Hormuz deployment

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyeon, spoke by phone on Friday. The two top diplomats discussed bilateral relations, the broader conflict in West Asia, and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz amid US military adventurism in the region.  

Iran FM blames US for regional tensions, cites violation of June MoU

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the current “tense situation” in the region stems from the United States’ “regrettable” violation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), stressing that the path to de-escalation is straightforward.

FM briefs parliamentary committee on regional security and Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on the latest regional developments, diplomatic efforts and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to confront US pressure over the strategic waterway.

Iran FM holds consultations with Turkish, Saudi counterparts

TEHRAN — Iran’s foreign minister held phone calls with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts on the latest diplomatic efforts to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi says US pressure tactics have failed as Iran expands regional diplomacy 

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of reverting to failed economic and military pressure tactics against Tehran, while highlighting Iran’s parallel diplomatic efforts with regional countries to reduce tensions and strengthen bilateral ties.

Araghchi accuses EU of ‘double standards’ on human rights 

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the European Union and several of its member states of applying double standards to human rights and international law, arguing that their support for Israel amid the war in Gaza and their backing of military action against Iran have undermined their credibility to criticize Tehran.

Mashhad to get handicrafts township as Iran seeks to expand sector’s export potential

TEHRAN — Iran plans to establish a dedicated handicrafts township in Mashhad as a pilot project that could eventually be replicated across the country, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Friday.

Araghchi: Iran will neither forgive nor forget assassination of Leader

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would neither forgive nor forget the assassination of the country’s Leader, vowing that Tehran would continue to stand firm in defense of its independence and national dignity despite mounting pressure.

Hormuz reopening depends on US, Iran says

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said negotiations between Iran and Oman on arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz are nearing an agreement, while stressing that reopening the strategic waterway remains contingent on the United States addressing its violations of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.

FM backs scientific conservation during visit to centuries-old cannon project

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed the importance of scientifically preserving the country's cultural heritage during a visit to the restoration workshop of the historic Pearl Cannon (Toop-e Morvarid), describing the protection of historical monuments as safeguarding Iran's identity, historical memory and civilizational legacy.

Araghchi holds separate talks with Pakistani, Omani counterparts 

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Pakistani and Omani counterparts, discussing the latest regional and international developments and emphasizing the importance of continued diplomatic coordination to promote lasting peace and stability across West Assia.

 Araghchi warns against support for US military operations

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified Tehran's diplomatic outreach over the past two days, holding a series of telephone conversations with his counterparts from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Britain and India, as Iran sought to dissuade foreign governments from supporting ongoing US military operations and to reinforce diplomatic engagement amid escalating regional tensions.

Iran pursues dual diplomatic track with Ukraine and EU to prevent escalation

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations on Tuesday with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha and the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, as Tehran intensified diplomatic efforts to contain regional tensions while insisting on accountability for the recent attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.

Araghchi's mission to Kyrgyzstan puts Iran's regional strategy in focus

TEHRAN — Against the backdrop of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) 25th anniversary, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi traveled to Kyrgyzstan this week to participate in the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers, where regional security, economic cooperation and the future direction of Eurasian diplomacy dominated the agenda.

New ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland present credentials to Iran’s FM

TEHRAN — The newly appointed ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland officially commenced their diplomatic missions in Iran on Monday, presenting copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

Iran FM: Talks on final deal with US will not begin unless threats end

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran will not commence talks with the United States on a final agreement unless Washington ends its threats against Tehran.

By Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister 

Legacy of martyred Khamenei's foreign policy vision

TEHRAN - At pivotal moments in history, nations are often defined by leaders who shape their country's future. From this perspective, the late martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei sought to build the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the principles of national identity, independence, and the preservation of the nation's dignity. In this framework, diplomacy was viewed not merely as a tool for managing relations with other countries but as a means of safeguarding the honor and interests of the Iranian people.

Tehran warns Israel of 'immediate and powerful' retaliation as regime issues new threats

TEHRAN — Iran's top diplomat has issued a blunt warning to Israel, declaring that any threat against the Islamic Republic's leadership or citizens will be met with an "immediate and powerful" response.

Araghchi: Iran launches legal action over attack on IRIS Dena

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran has begun legal proceedings, in coordination with the Iranian Navy, over the attack on the IRIS Dena, describing the incident as a "war crime" that will be pursued through international legal channels.

Iran calls for 'Indigenous Persian Gulf Security Framework' during Iraq visit

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness to engage in dialogue with the Persian Gulf littoral states to establish a collective regional security mechanism, stressing that any future security architecture should be inclusive, indigenous, and free from the involvement of extra-regional military powers.

Araghchi warns against foreign interference in Hormuz reopening 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that any foreign interference in Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz would complicate efforts to restore maritime traffic and delay the reopening of one of the world's most strategically important waterways, as he held a series of high-level meetings in Baghdad focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and post-conflict diplomacy.

Araghchi steps up regional diplomacy with series of high-level calls on Iran-US MoU

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified Tehran's regional diplomatic outreach on Friday, holding a series of telephone conversations with his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Romania to discuss the implementation of the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding, regional developments, and bilateral cooperation.