Abbas Araghchi
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“Our situation is clear and based on the seven-day proposal presented to the US. They shared comments which we are reviewing, but our proposal is still on the table and if there is any honesty on the US part, which there isn't, the way to reopening the Strait of Hormuz is obvious,”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Araghchi said in Baghdad that Tehran's seven-day proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains on the table and accused the U.S. of lacking honesty.
“stay out of jail”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-19
Araghchi accused Netanyahu on X of wanting to restart attacks on Iran to stay out of jail.
“Netanyahu is driving America into another war to stay out of jail, whatever the consequences for Israel – let alone POTUS,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-19
Araghchi wrote on X that Netanyahu is driving America into another war to stay out of jail.
“Last time you wanted to ‘finish the job’, Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? Be our guest. But be careful; we have unfinished jobs too,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-19
Araghchi wrote on X that the last time Netanyahu wanted to finish the job, Iran emerged stronger, warning him to be careful.
“there is no military solution”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-12
Araghchi said there is no military solution to the US war, adding that only negotiations based on justice and fairness could end the conflict.
“only negotiations based on justice and fairness”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-12
Araghchi said there is no military solution to the US war, adding that only negotiations based on justice and fairness could end the conflict.
“we did not come to New York to sell a war. We came to forge peace.”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-02
Araghchi told NBC that Tehran was fully prepared to resume the war, before writing on X that Iran came to New York to forge peace, not sell a war.
“barking up the wrong tree”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Araghchi rejected UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's allegations that Iran played a role in the alleged security incident at RAF Fairford.
“even if it comes to a doomsday war”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27
Araghchi said in an interview on Meet the Press that Iran is prepared for war to resume even if it comes to a doomsday war.
“If you ask us, there is no reason why we should go back to diplomacy. But I’m still trying diplomacy, because I think we shouldn’t miss any chance for peace.”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-27 · reported 2026-09-27
Araghchi said there is no reason to go back to diplomacy but that he is still trying diplomacy to not miss any chance for peace.
“The choice now rests with the United States,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi said Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz calls for the US to fulfil prior commitments, and the next move is up to Washington.
“make a decision based on that”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi said Iran would make a decision based on the mediators' conveyed opinions.
“waiting for the definitive opinions to be conveyed to us by the mediators”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi said Iran was waiting for definitive opinions to be conveyed by the mediators before deciding next steps.
“out of this deadlock”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi said only a negotiated solution could get the US out of the deadlock.
“only a negotiated solution”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi stated that only a negotiated solution could get the US out of the deadlock.
“We have seen the first reaction from the US president, but nothing has been conveyed to us from the mediators yet,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi wrote on Telegram that Iran had seen Trump's reaction but had received nothing from the mediators yet.
“Iran does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation.”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi said Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz calls for the US to fulfil prior commitments, and the next move is up to Washington.
“will not back down”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-26 · reported 2026-09-26
Araghchi responded to Trump's rejection on his Telegram channel, saying Iran will not back down on its conditions.
“Instead, war has been normalized as a primary instrument of international relations and has led to the perpetuation of patterns of perpetual confrontation and conflict.”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Araghchi reportedly added that war has been normalized as a primary instrument of international relations, perpetuating conflict.
“in the Middle East, sustainable security cannot be dictated from outside the region,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Araghchi said sustainable security in the Middle East cannot be dictated from outside the region, according to Iran's Mehr news agency.
“Decades of foreign intervention, military pressure, and endless wars in the Middle East have proven an undeniable truth. Military intervention does not create security, and the exertion of pressure and coercion does not lead to peace,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Araghchi reportedly said decades of foreign intervention and military pressure have proven that such approaches do not create security or peace.
“Regional security must belong to the region itself. The countries of the region must be able to discuss their security, stability, development and common future and find their own solutions without the intervention of foreign powers,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Araghchi was quoted by Iran's Mehr news agency saying regional security must belong to the region itself without foreign intervention.
“provide the participating countries with the details of the agreement with Oman and the maps related to the new route”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
Araghchi told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on Sunday that Iran would share details of its agreement with Oman and new route maps at the meeting.
“Iran believes that the responsibility for ensuring security and stability in the region lies solely with the countries of the region,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
Araghchi stated that regional security and stability are the sole responsibility of countries in the region.
“the escalation of tensions and the growing insecurity in the region”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-10 · reported 2026-09-12
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Saudi counterpart about the escalation of tensions and growing insecurity in the region.
“After failing to achieve its aims through sanctions or war, Washington’s ‘novel’ solution is… more sanctions. Seriously?”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-08
Araghchi criticized the new US sanctions in a social media post following the Treasury Department's announcement.
“effective solutions to strengthen peace, stability, and security in the West Asian region”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Abbas Araghchi described his call with Pakistan's army chief.
“Same bull. Different bullies.”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Abbas Araghchi responded on social media to new US sanctions.
“We have seen this movie before,”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Abbas Araghchi posted on social media regarding new US sanctions.
“Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat — and enmity of Iranians. US economic terrorism threatens global economy and sovereignty worldwide.”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Araghchi criticized US policy as failed and accused the US of economic terrorism.
“Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat - and enmity of Iranians,”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Abbas Araghchi criticized Donald Trump's threats of new economic measures against Iran.
“The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt and surging interest costs,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Araghchi responded to Trump's threats by pointing to the US national debt reaching $40tn.
“diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs.”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Araghchi dismissed Trump's sanctions threat as a distraction from US economic problems in a post on X.
“any party that participates in any way in carrying out a military attack against Iran will certainly have to accept responsibility for its consequences,”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Araghchi reportedly warned his Bulgarian counterpart, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, after Bulgaria allowed US use of the Bezmer base.
“Nothing justifies the reckless attack on PM Barzani's office. Kurdish friends should be vigilant against false-flag ploys to sow discord between neighbours,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Araghchi posted on X after the drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdish prime minister's office.
“Kurdish friends should be vigilant against false-flag ploys to sow discord between neighbors.”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Araghchi suggested the attack could be a false-flag operation.
“Nothing justifies the reckless attack on PM Barzani’s office,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Araghchi condemned the attack on Barzani's office in a post on X while questioning who was responsible.
“We have not yet made a decision to restart negotiations with the United States,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-16
Araghchi said in a Telegram post that Iran had not decided to resume talks with the US as the MoU neared expiry.
“may reach a conclusion soon”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Araghchi, in comments carried by the Iranian Students' News Agency, spoke about talks between Tehran and Muscat on managing maritime traffic in the strait.
“the end of the war, not a ceasefire”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-16
Araghchi, quoted by ISNA, characterised the Islamabad MoU as ending the war rather than as a ceasefire.
“there was no 60-day ceasefire that needed to be extended”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-08-14 · reported 2026-08-16
Araghchi argued there was no 60-day ceasefire to extend because the US violated the MoU.
“no possibility of restarting negotiations”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-11
Iran's foreign minister said there was no possibility of restarting negotiations as long as the U.S. continues violating the June memorandum of understanding.
“this, however, does not mean that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-09
Araghchi told reporters that negotiations with Oman on new maritime routes for the Strait of Hormuz were in the final stages.
“exchange of messages through intermediaries”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-09
Araghchi said an exchange of messages through intermediaries continues with the U.S. but does not constitute negotiations.
“have been conveyed through intermediaries.”
Abbas Araghchi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-09
Araghchi said reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires conditions that have been conveyed through intermediaries.
“We must all remain vigilant toward Israeli schemes and ‘false flag’ operations that aim to undermine regional peace,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-07-30 · reported 2026-07-30
Araghchi warned of Israeli false flag operations aimed at undermining regional peace.
“clear, shared and fears Muslim solidarity.”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-07-30 · reported 2026-07-30
Araghchi described the threat as clear and shared, and said it fears Muslim solidarity.
“Egypt is considered a friend and an important partner in the region, and its security constitutes the utmost priority for us,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-07-30 · reported 2026-07-30
Araghchi said in a post on X that Egypt's security is a top priority for Tehran following a drone attack on Egypt's Damietta Port.
“Those who celebrate or profit from such funds should remember: once governments normalize confiscation, no one’s assets are safe,”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-24
Araghchi warned in a post on X that normalizing confiscation would make no one's assets safe.
“has always been the guardian of the strait and will remain so forever”
Abbas Araghchi · said 2026-07-13 · reported 2026-07-14
Araghchi rejected Trump's claim that the strait was open.