Iran's foreign minister holds talks with 12 counterparts on regional tensions
Abbas Araghchi discusses de-escalation efforts with ministers from across the Middle East and beyond.
At a glance
- Iranian foreign minister held separate calls with 12 counterparts in past 48 hours
- Discussions focused on preventing escalation and regional security arrangements
- Contacts come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran
- Previous military confrontation between US and Iran occurred in February and July
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he conducted telephone conversations with 12 foreign ministers over 48 hours to discuss regional developments and prevent further escalation. He outlined Tehran's positions on respecting national sovereignty, ending aggression and threats, avoiding foreign interference and preventing insecurity spread.
Araghchi spoke with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Tunisia and Iraq. The contacts occur as regional efforts continue to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the two sides at odds over nuclear programme concessions, sanctions relief and oil exports.
Why it matters
The diplomatic outreach reflects efforts to prevent renewed military confrontation in a region where tensions between Washington and Tehran have repeatedly escalated.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestIran's Araghchi holds talks with 12 foreign ministers amid regional tensions
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