Also known as: Seyed Abbas Araghchi · Iranian counterpart · Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi · Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi · Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister cited US violations of ceasefire and questioned American diplomatic credibility in US-Iran peace talks mediated by Pakistan.
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… In a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Wadephul stressed that Germany supported a negotiated solution but that "Iran must completely and verifiably renounce nuclear weapons and immediately open the Strait of Hormuz." Oil prices are currently about 50 percent above …
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz shipsThe Standard
… In a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Wadephul stressed that Germany supported a negotiated solution but that "Iran must completely and verifiably renounce nuclear weapons and immediately open the Strait of Hormuz." Stay informed. …
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz shipsCitizen Digital
… An EU official told AFP that the bloc's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas had spoken with Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi by phone Friday about diplomatic efforts to reopen the strait. …
Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposalCitizen Digital
… On a visit to Russia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the war had shown "Iran's true power" and stability, but back home in Tehran, the mood was sober. …
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposalCapital News
… Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted an Iranian delegation in St Petersburg on Monday, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed their “strategic relationship”. …
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockadeCapital News
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as regional tensions escalated following continued Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. …
Iran Foreign Minister Meets Putin in Russia as Israel Intensifies Strikes in LebanonCapital News
… Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that “important discussions on bilateral matters and regional developments” were ongoing with Oman, its neighbour along the strait. …
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stallThe Standard
… We haven't thought about it yet."Shortly beforehand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrapped up a visit to Islamabad after meeting Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir, a key mediator, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. …
Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on holdCitizen Digital
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Oil prices fall on hopes of fresh Iran peace talksUS Vice President JD Vance and Iranian negotiators arrived in Switzerland to begin new talks aimed at making progress on the nuclear issue and a Lebanon ceasefire, following a postponement after Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks, citing breaches of ceasefire agreements by Israel.
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US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian negotiators arrived in Switzerland to begin new talks aimed at making progress on the nuclear issue and a Lebanon ceasefire, following a postponement after Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks, citing breaches of ceasefire agreements by Israel.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after fighting in Lebanon strained a Trump-Pezeshkian deal signed this week to end the Middle East war. Talks scheduled between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed with no new date announced, though shipping in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to resume.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
China's foreign minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart that all sides must "genuinely implement" their commitments after Tehran and Washington reached a memorandum of understanding to end their war, and called for careful handling of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan, a key mediator, said the agreement was closer "than ever before" and expected to be finalised within 24 hours.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan's mediating role has brought both parties closer to agreement, with the Pakistani Prime Minister saying the signing is expected within 24 hours and will be electronic.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump said a deal to end US-Iran fighting is scheduled for Sunday signing, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed. Pakistan, mediating the talks, said the deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, though Iran's foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to open "to all" immediately after. Pakistan's Prime Minister said finalisation is expected "within the next 24 hours" and will be signed electronically, with technical-level talks to follow.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pakistan, mediating between the United States and Iran, said Saturday that the two sides could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within 24 hours, after both expressed optimism about concluding a deal. The statement comes amid months-long conflict that began with major strikes in February, despite ongoing skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides claimed a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The incident followed weeks of talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pakistan's Prime Minister said on Saturday that the United States and Iran could finalize a peace agreement to end the Middle East war within 24 hours, after weeks of negotiations following an April 8 truce. Both sides have expressed optimism, though they have released conflicting information about the deal's contents.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Foreign Minister said the United States and Iran have "never been closer" to a deal on ending the war in the Middle East, urging media to avoid speculation about the accord's details pending finalization.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened a fragile US-Iran ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, with the US military striking Iranian radar sites after downing drones, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responding with missile strikes toward Kuwait and Bahrain. Weeks of complex talks have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. His message came after weeks of talks failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the US and Iran sending divergent messages.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader said the United States and Israel suffered a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in efforts to end the conflict. Weeks of talks marked by threats and violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Trump said Friday he was making a final determination on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry insisted no final agreement had been reached and disputed key elements of Trump's characterization. Trump reiterated demands that Iran agree never to have nuclear weapons and open the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, while Iran's spokesman rejected the language of demands.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and is subject to finalization, saying it will include opening the Strait of Hormuz and involving Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Turkey, and Pakistan. Iranian officials separately reported that gaps remain between the parties.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal, though they remain cautious about ending the war in the Middle East. US President Trump said the sides were "getting a lot closer" to a deal and that chances were "a solid 50/50," while Iran said gaps remain and it was finalising a 14-point framework.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran has begun permitting Chinese vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in compliance with Iranian protocols, allowing 30 vessels through since Wednesday night, according to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency and a senior Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy official. Iran tightened control of the strait on February 28 by barring Israeli and US-affiliated vessels following joint strikes on Iranian territory.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
A cargo ship was struck by a drone off Qatar's coast, with a small fire that was extinguished and no casualties reported. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US interests in the Middle East, following a US fighter jet's strike on two Iran-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Friday.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following renewed US naval clashes with Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, Iran questioned American diplomatic credibility on Saturday. US President Trump had anticipated Iran's response to a ceasefire extension proposal "supposedly tonight," but Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cited US violations of the ceasefire and questioned the reliability of American leadership in talks mediated by Pakistan.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of choosing "reckless military adventure" over diplomatic solutions, as both sides clashed in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a ceasefire remains intact ahead of talks to end a war the US and Israel launched in February, though Iran controls the waterway and attacks US allies in retaliation.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Chinese-owned oil products tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the first attack on a Chinese tanker since an Iran conflict began on February 28. The Strait, through which 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies pass, has been at a virtual standstill since the conflict began.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with resumed bombing at increased intensity if it does not agree to a peace deal, after halting his "Project Freedom" campaign in the Strait of Hormuz with hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump announced the US will pause its operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a peace agreement with Iran. Secretary of State Rubio said the US has completed offensive operations against Iran while reserving the right to respond to further attacks on shipping.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss diplomatic efforts to end military escalation in the Gulf region. A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States, brokered by Pakistan on April 8, halted weeks of clashes, though no follow-up negotiations have taken place due to persistent disagreements.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The US struck seven Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz while protecting commercial shipping through the waterway; Iran attacked a UAE oil facility at Fujairah, with its foreign minister rejecting military solutions to the political crisis.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
World leaders including Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia are pressing Iran to return to diplomacy as the Middle East ceasefire deteriorates following exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian attacks reported by the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said the United States has responded to Iran's 14-point proposal to end the war, with the response currently under review. Iran stressed the plan focuses exclusively on ending the war and excludes nuclear field details.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →