Person · Iran
Abbas Araghchi
- 72 MEF articles
- 19 Daily Readout items
- 1 MEF profile page
Profiled on MEF Sites
- MEF Government Graph Office held, cabinet and date in office.
Office Held
| Position | Holder Since |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | August 21, 2024 |
OFAC Designation Status
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Latest MEF Articles
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | The Hormuz Crisis Was Hiding in Plain Sight |
| August 21, 2026 | Iran Believes It Will Survive Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ |
| August 11, 2026 | How Does Iran View the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Mecca Pact? |
| August 8, 2026 | Oman Is Iran’s Partner in Piracy |
| August 3, 2026 | Iran Threatens Neighbors as Talk of a ‘Land Blockade’ Grows |
| August 2, 2026 | Can the U.S. Navy Continue Replenishment at Sea for Its Iran and Houthi Operations? |
| July 29, 2026 | The Price of Europe’s Openness to Iran |
| July 28, 2026 | The Islamic Republic Cannot Accept That It Invited the Ukrainian Strike |
| July 25, 2026 | Iran Is Confident About Victory. Only Strategic Setback Can Change That |
| July 25, 2026 | How Diplomacy Could Strengthen the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| July 20, 2026 | New Araghchi Interview Reveals Iranian Delusions and Vulnerabilities |
| July 5, 2026 | The Ins and Outs of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s Funeral |
Showing the 12 most recent of 72 MEF articles naming Abbas Araghchi, the earliest dated November 17, 2008.
Daily Readout Items
Each item restates what a named outlet reported; it is not an MEF finding.
- October 4, 2026 Entekhab reported Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran offered a proposal that, if put into effect, could restore transit through the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days. Readout item
- October 4, 2026 Donya-e-Eqtesad reported that Foreign Minister Araghchi said a new course is opening to foster trust between Iran and Gulf states. Readout item
- October 4, 2026 Mizan reported that Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran outlined in New York a proposal to end the war and would give a serious response to actions by "enemies". Readout item
- October 1, 2026 IRNA reported that Foreign Minister Araghchi presented his New York trip report and an "American side" proposal to President Pezeshkian at Cabinet. Readout item
- September 30, 2026 Entekhab reported that Abbas Araghchi received the U.S. response to the "seven-day plan" and will discuss it in Tehran today. Readout item
- September 30, 2026 Al-Ahram quoted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran expects a US response within hours to its Strait of Hormuz proposal. Readout item
- September 29, 2026 Shargh reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatar will convey the American side's final response and there is hope it arrives by tomorrow. Readout item
- September 28, 2026 IRNA reported that Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told a U.S. media outlet Tehran would allow navigation through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington implements certain measures. Readout item
- September 28, 2026 Entekhab reported that a source close to Iran's New York delegation said the delegation has no scheduled talks with the United States and that Araghchi will return on Tuesday. Readout item
- September 27, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is awaiting a response through intermediaries after Trump's rejection. Readout item
- September 26, 2026 Al-Quds reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and returning to the June understandings. Readout item
- September 26, 2026 Entekhab quoted Foreign Minister Araghchi saying the "7-day deadline" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz begins when the U.S. accepts Iran's plan. Readout item
- September 26, 2026 Mehr reported Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Omani Foreign Minister met with Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in New York to consult on the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
- September 25, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Iranian Deputy Araghchi agreed a diplomatic settlement is the only way to end Middle East tensions. Readout item
- September 25, 2026 Israel Hayom reported that Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran handed the US a seven-day offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz via intermediaries and is awaiting a response. Readout item
- September 25, 2026 Entekhab reported that Lavrov and Araghchi, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry, said the crisis must be resolved diplomatically. Readout item
- September 23, 2026 Ham-Mihan reported that Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met Steve Witkoff on the UN sidelines after a US request to present Iran's terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
- September 23, 2026 Anadolu reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met in New York with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, saying it occurred "at the insistence of US officials". Readout item
- September 21, 2026 Ham-Mihan reported that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi departed Tehran for New York, with a planned stop in Doha for regional consultations. Readout item
Spellings Matched
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Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Abbas Araghchi,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/abbas-araghchi/