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Abbas Araghchi

Abbas Araghchi
Abbas Araghchi is a highly experienced Iranian career diplomat, currently serving as the Foreign Minister of Iran. He has held significant roles including Ambassador to Finland (1999-2003) and Japan (2008-2011), plus various Deputy Foreign Minister positions, notably for Legal and International Affairs (2005-2008, 2013-2018) and Political Affairs (2018-2021). Araghchi was a pivotal figure in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear negotiations, serving as Iran’s chief negotiator. His expertise lies in international relations and shaping Iran’s foreign policy.
The Panama-flagged container ship M/V Vela Nova. On Tuesday, the US Navy said it had fired on the ship after it attempted to break the US blockade of Iran’s ports. Photo: Vladimir Tonic / Handout via Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

US says it has fired on ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce Iranian ports blockade

A US Navy helicopter fired on and disabled the Panama-flagged ship after the crew ignored warnings from US forces, said US Central Command.

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India

Can India and China rally Brics to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions?

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Trump demands Iran pay compensation as hopes fade for Hormuz agreement

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Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz

Iran and the US are not engaged in talks and Tehran will not start them as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June.

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Vehicles drive past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran, Iran on Sunday. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the agreement with Oman would not imply reopening the Strait of Hormuz without the United States accepting the Iranian proposals. Photo: EPA
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Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close

Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge for passage. It is in talks with Oman over management arrangements.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran’s foreign minister warns of any ‘adventurous action’ by US

Abbas Araqchi said Iran would retaliate if the US follows through on Trump’s threat of fresh attacks on the country.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to ‌one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca.

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A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Locked and loaded’: Trump vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks

A 13th night of strikes post-ceasefire triggers counter-attacks across the Gulf, with crude spiking as Hormuz shipping grinds to a near-halt.

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US-Iran fighting escalates as explosions heard in Iraq, sirens in Bahrain

As the US strikes Iran, Tehran targets Strait of Hormuz ships and US allies and assets in the region, apparently including tech giant Amazon.

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US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation

Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after passing through a mined route south of Hormuz, Iranian media reported.

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Footage shows what Iranian state TV says is the aftermath of overnight US strikes on two bridges in Bandar Khamir County, near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: IRINN via AFP
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz a ‘red line’, vows to fight till the end

Tehran warned of ‘existential war’ with America and threatened to block more energy exports from the Middle East.

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Video footage released on Monday shows what the US military says is a strike in Iran. Photo: US Central Command Public Affairs via AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran closes Hormuz, attacks Gulf states as US says strait remains open

The US attacks came after the IRGC Navy said it had hit an ‘unauthorised’ vessel that was travelling on a non-approved route.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US strikes Iran again, Tehran fires back at neighbouring Gulf states

Fresh wave of tit-for-tat attacks follows Donald Trump’s declaration that an interim agreement to end the war is ‘over’.

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Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar

Both sides agreed to establish a communication channel to report and record violations of their initial memorandum of understanding.

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Women talk in front of a banner depicting slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei kissing head of the late commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard expeditionary Quds Force, General Qassem Soleimani, in downtown Tehran on Monday. Photo: AP
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US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are apparently not taking part in the technical talks. They met Qatar’s PM on Tuesday.

The West Bay district in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
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US and Iran pause strikes as Hormuz tests interim deal, Doha talks loom

Efforts to reopen the Strait without Iran’s oversight have sparked days of crossfire.

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Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim

US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.

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A crisis ‘defused’ as blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran after Swiss talks

Iranian foreign minister says real test is ending conflict in Lebanon, while US vice-president says assets must be spent on American goods.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters after the talks at Lake Lucerne in Switzerland on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

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US and Iran embark on ‘historic’ nuclear peace talks at Swiss resort

With help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators, teams from Washington and Tehran try to shore up a ceasefire.

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Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Hormuz closed again

Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda.

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Smoke billows after an Israeli drone carried out a double strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Saturday. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

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The Strait of Hormuz near Khasab, a small town in northern Oman. Photo: Xinhua
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US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks

The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance still ready to go

Announcement follows reports Tehran has suspended its delegation’s departure because of attacks on southern Lebanon.

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Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.

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A woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former US Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran. Photo: AP
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Despite Trump’s promise of Iran peace, analysts say vague deal wobbly at best

US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.

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US peace deal brings little hope of better times to Iranians

Beaten down by sanctions, inflation and crackdowns, Iranians say they don’t envision a brighter future even with a ceasefire.

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