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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that communication has taken place between Tehran and the United States, including direct messages from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, but said those contacts do not amount to formal negotiations. His remarks indicate that backchannel communication remains open even as Iran continues to reject the idea that official
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove US forces from its territory, saying it is time for the kingdom to reconsider its security alignment. His remarks come amid rising regional tensions and reflect Tehran’s continuing effort to frame the United States as the main source of instability in West Asia. […]
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Pakistan has emerged as a behind-the-scenes player in the diplomacy around the Iran war, with reports saying Islamabad urged the United States to press Israel not to target two of Iran’s top officials, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. According to the report, Israel paused plans to strike them because their […]
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Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran has received intelligence suggesting hostile countries may be preparing to seize one of Iran’s islands with backing from a regional state. He said Iranian forces are closely monitoring developments and warned that any such move would trigger retaliation against the supporting country’s key
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Iran has said vessels from India and other friendly countries will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The statement was attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and shared by the Consulate General […]
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as tensions in West Asia continued to rise, with both sides discussing the latest regional developments. The call reflects India’s continued diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a time when the conflict is affecting security, shipping and energy flows across the
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Iran has told Japan it is ready to help ensure the passage of Japanese-affiliated ships through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a possible easing of pressure on one of the world’s most important energy routes as the regional conflict continues. The reported assurance is significant for Japan, which depends heavily on Middle East oil moving […]
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Iran Warns of Zero Restraint After New Strike Threat Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will show “zero restraint” if its infrastructure is struck again, while also insisting that any future end to the war must address the damage already inflicted on Iran’s civilian sites. Iran Warns of Zero Restraint Araghchi […]
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Iran Mocks Rising US War Costs With ‘Israel First Tax’ Swipe Iran has mocked the rising financial cost of the US war effort, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi saying a reported $200 billion American war bill is only the beginning and warning that ordinary Americans will end up paying what he called an “Israel […]