Abbas Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the U.S. should continue even if the chance of success is only 10%, in remarks that point to internal disagreements over Tehran's approach.

"I am the Foreign Minister for the interests of the Islamic Republic, not for my own reputation," Araghchi said, adding, "If people in this country are shedding their blood, I must instead shed my reputation."

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi:

"If we had reached a ceasefire ten days earlier, we would still have maintained our achievements. Ali Larijani would still be alive, and we would still have Asaluyeh and the steel plants."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Security breach may have facilitated US and Israeli strikes just before the war, and the security breach may still be in place

Strikes that eliminated Ali Khamenei.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

I haven't seen Mojtaba Khamenei during this period, and I don't think anyone other than a limited few has seen him.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Why was the Strait of Hormuz closed from the very first day?

Because it had already been planned that if the Supreme Leader were targeted, the Strait would be closed immediately.

Iranian FM Araghchi says he has not personally met Supreme Leader Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei since he assumed leadership, adding that only a very limited number of people have been granted meetings with him.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Americans are being warned of Foreign Influence.

How about the extensive Israeli Campaign to bamboozle the U.S. Administration into an unwinnable war of choice?

Even worse: Israel is using U.S. taxpayer dollars to silence any U.S. critics.

It will all soon unravel.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of committing war crimes.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Doha for a tribute ceremony honoring the Qatari Emir's recently deceased father.

Iran Foreign Minister, Araghchi: ‘POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service.

Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER.

20% is of course too much. We will be fair’

After renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, Araghchi called Oman, Turkey and Pakistan’s Asim Munir.

Notably, not Qatar.

Iranian FM Araghchi: "There will be no final agreement with the United States unless Israeli forces withdraw from Lebanon. Talks will not resume unless the Lebanon clause in the memorandum is implemented."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting with Ali al-Khatib, deputy head of Lebanon's Supreme Islamic Shia Council: "The Islamic Republic will pursue an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon."

Iranian FM Araghchi was met with "Honorless!" chants from a large crowd over the U.S. negotiations.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Para 13 of the MoU is clear: Negotiations on final Deal will not commence if threats continue Honor your signature.

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi on CENTCOM:

“Has CENTCOM brought security or insecurity to our region? The answer is clear.

Equally, our Powerful Armed Forces have proven that outsiders cannot even protect themselves.

Peace in our region can only be sustained when comprehensive and inclusive, with no outside interference.”

Iran shielded Foreign Minister Araghchi and Speaker Ghalibaf with military escorts and last-minute travel changes this spring, after the U.S. relayed warnings through regional states that Israel might assassinate them mid-negotiation. - NYT

Iranian FM Araghchi: "Any threat against us will be met with an immediate and powerful response." He said Trump must "rein in the pets in Tel Aviv," warning that if they ignore their master, Iran will teach them a lesson.

BREAKING: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran’s full oversight for the next 30 days.

Iran says ships must use the northern route along its coastline and coordinate with Tehran. The U.S. and Oman back a separate corridor along Oman’s coast, which now handles both inbound and outbound traffic.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Sunday that any alternative routing would increase tensions and delay the reopening of the strait.

Iran liked ships are all using the Iran route, while other ships are using the Omani route

On his trip to Iraq, Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi visited the site where Qassem Soleimani, former commander of the IRGC Quds Force, was killed in a U.S. airstrike during President Trump's first term.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met with Iraq's president in Baghdad. - Fars News