Abbas Araqchi

Iran’s Chief Negotiator in Vienna for Nuclear Talks with P4+1

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is in Vienna to attend multilateral talks with other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which is to be held later today.

Iran to Hold No Direct or Indirect Talks with US in Vienna: Araqchi

Iran says it will hold no direct or indirect negotiations with the United States during the upcoming talks in Vienna, and will not accept any step-by-step removal of sanctions.

Iran Says Won’t Hold Talks with US at Any Level in Vienna

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has denied media reports about the US' participation in the upcoming meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Peace Trend in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq Khan, who has travelled to Tehran heading a delegation, has sat down with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi.

Lifting Sanctions Only Way Forward with Iran Nuclear Deal: Araqchi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi says the only way forward with the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is to lift the United States’ illegal sanctions against Tehran.

Iran, Bulgaria Discuss Closer Cooperation on All Fronts

Iran and Bulgaria have held the second round of their political consultations at the level of deputy foreign ministers in a virtual meeting.

Iran to Halt Some Voluntary Actions, but Not to Leave JCPOA: Diplomat

A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran’s move to stop the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol on February 23, 2021 does not mean the country is withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Time Running out for US to Lift Sanctions, Return to JCPOA: Iran

A senior Iranian diplomat says the window of opportunity is getting closed for the United States to remove its anti-Iran sanctions and rejoin the 2015 nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran Hails Kuwait’s Push for Persian Gulf Compromise

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has praised Kuwait’s efforts to establish compromise and understanding among the Persian Gulf states.

Iran Says Has Lost All Its Trust in US, Europe

A senior Iranian diplomat says the country has completely lost its trust in the United States and Europe.

Iranian, South Korean Diplomats Discuss Tanker Seizure, Frozen Assets

First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea Choi Jong Kun and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi have discussed the IRGC's seizure of a Korean chemical tanker and Seoul's freezing of Iran's assets in a meeting in Tehran.

Iranian Diplomat Visits Qatar to Discuss ‘Threats’ in Persian Gulf

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has held talks with top Qatari officials in a visit to Doha amid reports of the US deployment of several bombers and other advanced military equipment in the region.

JCPOA Joint Commission Holds Online Meeting

The 17th meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission was held via videoconference on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the level of deputy ministers and political directors from Iran and the group 4+1.

Iranian Diplomat Acclaims Oman’s Balanced Approach during Muscat Visit

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has lauded the balanced approach the Sultanate of Oman has adopted to the regional and international issues.

Iran’s Araqchi Wraps Up Three-Day Visit to Afghanistan

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has concluded a three-day visit to Afghanistan after meetings with senior Afghan officials and talks on a broad range of issues.

Tehran, Kabul Move to Finalize Comprehensive Document

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says a comprehensive document on strategic cooperation between Tehran and Kabul is going to be finalized in the near future.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Bilateral Ties, Peace Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has sat down with Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR).

Iranian, Afghan Diplomats Hold Bilateral Talks in Kabul

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi and his Afghan counterpart Meerwais Nab have discussed various issues at a meeting in Kabul.

Iran, EU Hold Fresh Round of Political Talks

The fifth round of Iran-EU high-profile negotiations was held via videoconference on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Iran, Italy Hold Fresh Round of Political Consultations

The deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Italy have held a new round of political talks via videoconference.

Iran Calls on Portugal to Play Active Role in Tehran-EU Relations

A senior Iranian official has expressed hope that Portugal will play an active role in Iran-Europe relations given Lisbon’s status as the rotating president of the European Union.

Tehran, Kabul Hold 5th Round of Talks on Strategic Cooperation

Iran and Afghanistan have held the fifth round of negotiations on the drawing up of a comprehensive document for strategic cooperation between the two sides.

Karabakh Truce Deal Not to Change Iran-Armenia Transit Routes: Official

Iran has rejected rumours about the consequences of the ceasefire agreement between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic, saying no change will take place in the Iran’s transit routes toward either of the two countries.

Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal Based on Iran’s Proposal: Araqchi

A senior Iranian official says the Russia-brokered peace agreement between the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia was in keeping with Iran’s initiative.

US Election Results Show Half of Americans Back Trumpism Ideology: Iran

Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs, says the US election results show half of the US population supports President Donald Trump’s mindset and mentality.

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