Abbas Araqchi
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'Death to Araghchi, dishonourable compromiser': Why Iranians turned against their foreign minister
World | Jun 14, 2026, 11:24 AM ISTThe demonstrations come at a sensitive diplomatic moment, as Iran and the United States are reportedly nearing the signing of a long-anticipated peace agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Ceasefire in limbo? US strikes Iran following Apache helicopter crash; Tehran issues stark warning
World | Jun 10, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTThe announcement came shortly after US President Donald Trump accused Iran of bringing down the helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions on an Iranian island located in the strategic waterway, rejecting Washington’s allegations regarding the helicopter incident.
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Trump hopeful on Iran deal despite regional tensions; is Lebanon derailing a breakthrough?
World | Jun 02, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTAmid growing regional tensions, Trump revealed that he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah in an effort to prevent further instability in Lebanon from affecting negotiations with Tehran.
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Abbas Araghchi dismisses 'speculation' on Iran-US talks; what's holding up the peace deal?
World | Jun 01, 2026, 06:32 AM ISTThe latest comments come at a time when hopes for a breakthrough have been tempered by new political obstacles in Washington. US President Donald Trump, who recently suggested that an agreement with Iran was close to completion, has reportedly asked for changes to the draft proposal.
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'We have no trust in Americans, India can play bigger role': Iran FM Araghchi on Middle East conflic
India | May 15, 2026, 04:59 PM ISTThe Iranian minister also referred to the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as 'very complicated'. However, he said Iran is prepared to assist in ensuring the safe movement of vessels through the strategic waterway, which is crucial for global oil trade.
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PM Modi meets Araghchi and Lavrov as Delhi hosts key BRICS Foreign Ministers' Summit
India | May 14, 2026, 07:53 PM ISTEarlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received several foreign ministers and senior diplomats at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the summit.
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BRICS summit: Iran confirms Araghchi's visit to India amid Gulf tensions | What's on agenda?
India | May 12, 2026, 09:34 PM ISTAraghchi will participate in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which will be held on May 14 and 15. He will then hold discussions with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar as well as other ministers on the sidelines of the event.
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Iran-US war: US embassy warns citizens in Iraq after 'attacks' by Iran-backed groups
World | Apr 08, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTTrump claimed that all major military objectives in Iran had been achieved and revealed that the US had received a 10-point proposal from Iran, addressing all previously contentious issues.
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Iran says prepared for 'at least six months' of war as Trump claims Tehran approached for ceasefire
World | Apr 01, 2026, 07:51 PM ISTDonald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has approached the United States seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. He stated that any such request would only be considered if the Strait of Hormuz is 'open, free and clear'.
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New round of nuclear talks will focus on sanctions: Iran
World | Apr 22, 2015, 03:59 PM ISTTehran: New negotations between Iran and six major world powers on Tehran's nuclear programme will focus on "lifting of sanctions", said senior Iranian negotiator Abbas Araqchi while departing for Vienna on Wednesday.On the eve of
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'Iran's n-rights part of possible comprehensive deal'
World | Oct 25, 2014, 11:59 PM ISTTehran: Iran will not give up an iota of its nuclear rights in the run-up to a possible comprehensive deal with other powers, senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi said Saturday, media reported.Araqchi made the