Abbas Araghchi
عباس عراقچی
Foreign Minister (2024-)
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Who
Abbas Araghchi — Foreign Minister (2024-). Artesh's archive holds 1,994 stories naming Abbas Araghchi. The 37 most recent, from 28 September 2026 to 7 October 2026, come from Iranian state and state-linked outlets IRNA (9), Donya-e-Eqtesad (7), Mehr (6), Tehran Times (2), ISNA (1) and international and independent outlets Iran Herald (6), Al Jazeera (2), Politico (1). Affiliations: Mehr is a semi-official Iranian news agency; IRNA is Iran's official state news agency; Donya-e-Eqtesad is a private Iranian economic daily; Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily; ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency).
In the news
October 2026 (Mehr–Aban 1405, 30 stories)
7 Oct — UN Special Envoy for Lebanon Engages with Iran's Foreign Minister in Tehran (Mehr). UN Special Envoy for Lebanon Affairs Jean Arnault met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for consultations.
7 Oct — Araghchi Highlights Importance of Regional Cooperation for Safety (Mehr). Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and cooperation with neighboring countries to enhance regional safety and stability.
7 Oct — Iran's Foreign Minister Advocates for Continued Dialogue with Neighbors (IRNA). Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue and cooperation with neighboring countries during the Armenian Foreign Minister's visit to Tehran.
7 Oct — Araghchi Engages with UN Coordinator on Lebanon Issues (IRNA). Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Jean Arnault, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, to discuss issues related to Lebanon. This meeting highlights Iran's engagement in regional diplomacy and its influence in Lebanon.
5 Oct — Jordan's Foreign Minister Sends Condolences to Iraqchi (Donya-e-Eqtesad). Jordan's Foreign Minister sent a written message of condolence to Seyed Abbas Araqchi following the death of his sister. This gesture reflects diplomatic relations and personal ties between the two countries.
5 Oct — Iran's FM Araghchi Engages with Foreign Diplomats in Tehran (Tehran Times). Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations in Tehran on Sunday morning.
5 Oct — Araghchi Emphasizes Diplomacy to Protect Iran's National Interests (Tehran Times). Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the necessity of ongoing diplomatic efforts to clarify Iran's stance amidst critical regional and global changes.
and 23 more that month, in the timeline.
September 2026 (Shahrivar–Mehr 1405, 7 stories)
30 Sep — Iran Awaits US Response to 7-Point Proposal, Says Araghchi (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Iran is currently awaiting a response from the United States regarding a 7-point proposal presented by Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
29 Sep — Iran's FM Araghchi: Indirect Talks with US Ongoing, Response Expected Soon (Iran Herald). Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that indirect talks with the United States, mediated by Qatar, are ongoing, with an official response from Washington expected soon.
29 Sep — Iranian FM Araghchi to Meet Mediators in NYC Following Trump's Rejection of Peace Proposal (Iran Herald). Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is set to meet with mediators in New York to discuss proposals regarding the tensions between Tehran and Washington, following President Trump's rejection of an Iranian peace initiative…
29 Sep — Iranian FM Abbas Araqchi to Meet Qatari Mediators in New York Amid US Tensions (Iran Herald). Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is scheduled to meet with Qatari mediators in New York on September 28 to discuss proposals related to the ongoing conflict with the United States.
29 Sep — Iran's Araghchi Engages with Qatari Mediators as US Urges Nuclear Negotiations (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Qatari mediators amid calls from the US for renewed nuclear negotiations.
29 Sep — Iran's Araghchi Engages Qatari Mediators as US Demands Nuclear Talks (Al Jazeera). Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi met with Qatari mediators amid ongoing tensions with the US regarding nuclear negotiations.
29 Sep — Iran and US Exchange Criticism as Mediators Meet with Foreign Minister (Politico). Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with intermediaries in New York amid escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. over a truce proposal.
Iranian outlets vs international outlets
Mehr and IRNA focus on Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic engagements, such as his meetings with the UN Special Envoy for Lebanon and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. In contrast, Iran Herald and Al Jazeera emphasize Araghchi's stance on military and diplomatic strategies, highlighting his warnings of a strong military response while advocating for diplomacy. Donya-e-Eqtesad and IRNA report on condolences extended to Araghchi from various leaders, including those from Jordan and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Iran Herald and Politico cover Araghchi's interactions with mediators and ongoing indirect talks with the US amid tensions.
Often mentioned with
The names that appear most often in the same stories as Abbas Araghchi: United States, Donald Trump, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan, Mohammad Javad Zarif, IRNA, Ali Khamenei. These are co-mentions in Artesh's archive, not statements about relationships.
Full dated timeline of coverage
Written from Artesh's own coverage record: every statement is attributed to the outlet that reported it. Last updated October 7, 2026.
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