On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister
65 things Abbas Araghchi said, verbatim, from March 26, 2026 to October 1, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Positions
Supports
“If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened and normal maritime passage restored within seven days,”
NPR Trump rejects Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ›
Others on this question
“that deal would not be acceptable”
“that it does not intend to overthrow our government or our administration”
Disputes
warning that the “so-called ‘Economic D-Day'” would only bring further defeat to Washington
Al Jazeera Trump declares an economic D-Day on Iran and threatens any country that gives Tehran a lifeline ›
Others on this question
“these HISTORIC MEASURES will cripple them and their ability to project terror worldwide”
“Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, front companies — It all needs to stop NOW. You know who you are”
More on the record
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“I can confirm Iran’s belief that releasing supposed terrorists working for foreign states really says it all. You’re barking up the wrong tree.”
on Britain's claim of an Iran link to the alleged airbase plot
Al Jazeera UK says Iran may be linked to alleged airbase plot, drawing angry denial ›
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“Iran does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure.”
Al Jazeera Iran says it awaits US response on seven-day roadmap to end war ›
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“The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs, doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat — and enmity of Iranians. U.S. economic terrorism threatens global economy and sovereignty worldwide.”
on Iran calling new US sanctions a distraction from America's own debt crisis
Counterfire US threatens the economic asphyxiation of Iran ›
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“so-called ‘Economic D-Day'” would only bring further defeat to Washington”
on Iran's response to Trump's new Economic D-Day sanctions campaign
Al Jazeera Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions ›
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“We have not yet made a decision to restart negotiations with the United States,”
Al Jazeera Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US ›
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“I have heard this many times from foreign ministers and officials from other countries: ‘You Iranians created a miracle; you surprised the whole world,”
on foreign officials telling Araghchi Iran surprised the world by resisting the US
Antiwar.com Araghchi: No One Thought Iran Could Resist the US Like This ›
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“No one thought that Iran could resist America like this.”
Antiwar.com Araghchi: No One Thought Iran Could Resist the US Like This ›
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“Reopening the strait is contingent upon other conditions and compensation for the United States’ violation of the Memorandum of Understanding,”
Breitbart News Iran Security Chief: Hormuz Closed ‘Until America Corrects Its Behavior’ — Vance Says U.S. Still ‘Middle of the Game’ ›
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“We believe we are very close to a final agreement. However, this does not indicate the reopening of the strait,”
on nuclear talks progress while the Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Breitbart News Iran Security Chief: Hormuz Closed ‘Until America Corrects Its Behavior’ — Vance Says U.S. Still ‘Middle of the Game’ ›
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“We have prepared a comprehensive plan to respond to any potential American recklessness,”
Breitbart News Reports: Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump to Avoid Wider Middle Eastern War ›
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“be met with a decisive and proportionate response from Iran’s powerful armed forces.”
on Iran's threatened military response amid warnings against a wider Middle East war
Breitbart News Reports: Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump to Avoid Wider Middle Eastern War ›
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“I reiterated that all of Ukraine’s actions are aimed solely at defending our country from Russian aggression and never intended to target civilian vessels or people,”
on Ukraine's foreign minister calling the attack on an Iranian commercial vessel unintentional
Antiwar.com Araghchi Says Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Told Him Attack on Iranian Commercial Vessel Was ‘Unintentional’ ›
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“Iran does not seek escalation either, but made clear any attack on our citizens or interests is unacceptable. There must be restitution for losses.”
on Iran demanding restitution after an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel
Antiwar.com Araghchi Says Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Told Him Attack on Iranian Commercial Vessel Was ‘Unintentional’ ›
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“We also achieved very strong results with long‑range strikes in the Caspian Sea – including vessels used in military cargo shipments involving Iran, as well as a warship,”
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“But we were doing it as a reimbursement,”
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“Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service.”
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“Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the Strait and will remain so FOREVER. 20% is of course too much. We will be fair,”
on Iran's role over the Strait of Hormuz after a fee threat
Truthout Day After Threat to Put Fees on Strait of Hormuz, Trump Says He Denounces Idea ›
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“POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service,”
Truthout Trump Says He’s Taking Over Strait of Hormuz and Imposing Massive Fee ›
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“appropriate mechanisms for ensuring the safe passage of ships.”
on U.S. strikes on Iran after an attack on a civilian vessel in Hormuz
MSNBC U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz ›
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“Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance,”
on Iran's compliance stance amid Trump's threats after Khamenei's funeral
Associated Press Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral saw open calls for his killing ›
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“America still hasn't learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free. Let me put it plainly: If you strike, you'll get hit.”
on US-Iran strikes threatening the interim deal ending their war
PBS News Hour - Politics U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end war ›
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“I don't want to deal with them anymore, they're scum. You know what scum is? They're scum. They're sick people.”
on Iran's foreign minister reacting angrily to US strikes on Iran
BBC News US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country ›
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“Paragraph 13 of the MoU is clear: negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue,”
on the US-Iran memorandum clause halting talks if threats continue
Breitbart News U.S. Launches ‘Powerful Strikes’ on Iran After Attacks on Ships in Hormuz ›
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“Millions of proud Iranians rallied in unity to honor Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and his legacy. Neither them nor our Brave Armed Forces are moved by any threats,”
on Iran's response to threats amid talks over a final US-Iran deal
News From Antiwar.com Araghchi: No Talks on Final US-Iran Deal If Threats Continue ›
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“Para 13 of the MoU is clear: Negotiations on final Deal will not commence if threats continue Honor your signature,”
on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding governing final nuclear deal negotiations
News From Antiwar.com Araghchi: No Talks on Final US-Iran Deal If Threats Continue ›
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“POTUS has committed the U.S. to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv. If they ignore their master, Iran will school them. Any threat against our People and Leadership will receive Immediate Powerful Response.”
on Israel's threat of a third preemptive strike against Iran
News From Antiwar.com Katz Says Israel Could Launch a ‘Pre-Emptive’ Attack on Iran for a Third Time ›
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“the terms of the Islamabad MoU are crystal clear and public for all to see. POTUS has committed the U.S. to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv. If they ignore their master, Iran will school them.”
on US and Iran holding indirect nuclear talks in Doha
The American Conservative Iran Negotiations Day 14: U.S. and Iran Continue Indirect Negotiations in Doha ›
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“Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that under the agreement, Iran has sole responsibility for the strait.”
on Iran's interpretation of its role under the ceasefire agreement
MSNBC The U.S.-Iran war just entered a new phase. Here’s what’s at stake. ›
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“Any attempt to establish new or separate arrangements from those currently being carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran will only lead to further complications, delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and increase the level of tension,”
MSNBC Renewed Iranian attacks following U.S. strikes threaten to halt talks ›
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“the Strait of Hormuz remains under the total oversight and management of Iran throughout the 30 coming days, and after all obstacles are removed, the total capacity of the waterway will be restored.”
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes ›
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“raise the issue of the occupiers’ ongoing aggression against Gaza”
on Iran seeking to raise Gaza in talks tied to its proxy network
Algemeiner.com Iran Moves to Pull Gaza Into US Talks Amid Bid to Shield Proxy Network ›
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“a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days”
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“any form of threat is considered a serious violation of the agreement.”
on warning that threats would violate the nuclear agreement
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“Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,”
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“positive step, which will help to structure the next phase of the political and technical process.”
on US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war
NBC News Politics U.S.-Iran talks set ‘good foundation’ for deal to end war, Vance says ›
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“Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran. 1st real test: Lebanon deconfliction cell,”
on terms of the US-Iran roadmap deal reached in Switzerland talks
Al Jazeera Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera US, Iran agree on ‘roadmap’ towards final deal in Switzerland talks ›
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“oil and petrol exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran.”
on terms of the US-Iran roadmap agreement reached with mediators
NPR Topics: Politics U.S. and Iran agree to 'roadmap' for final deal, mediators say ›
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“Our fundamental convictions are crystal clear: Iran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon; neither will we Iranians ever forgo our right to harness the dividends of peaceful nuclear technology for our people,”
on Iran's stance that it will not build a nuclear weapon
Truthout Trump Justifies War by Citing Nuclear Promise Iran Already Made Before It Began ›
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“The end of the war in Lebanon is an inseparable part of complete end of the war,”
on Israel's occupation of Lebanon needing to end for the war to be fully over
Associated Press Iranian official says end of war includes end of Israel’s occupation of Lebanon, state TV reports ›
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“will be considered by us a violation of the Memorandum of Understanding.”
Associated Press Iranian official says end of war includes end of Israel’s occupation of Lebanon, state TV reports ›
On the claim ledger Open
“Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end.”
on Israeli withdrawal requirement for ceasefire completion
Associated Press Iran War Ceasefire -- MOU Signed, Nuclear Talks Begin ›
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“As soon as the final stages of our negotiations are completed, this agreement will be signed and announced,”
on a U.S.-Iran agreement nearing final signing after negotiations
Breitbart News Iran Foreign Minister: Deal with U.S. ‘Never Been Closer’ — Pakistan PM Says Final Text Agreed ›
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“the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content,”
on disputed terms of a potential Iran nuclear deal
The American Conservative Iran War Day 105: Deal In Flux As Trump Disputes Purported Terms ›
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“Our powerful armed forces are on constant alert for any violation of Iran’s airspace, land or waters.”
on Iran's forces remaining on alert after US strikes and a downed helicopter
CBN News feeds US Retaliates with Iran Strikes as Regime Downs US Helicopter; Future of Ceasefire Uncertain ›
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“The Strait of Hormuz is NOT international waters but shared between Iran and Oman,”
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“carrying out self-defense strikes on sites the United States was permitted to use to attack civilian shipping and violate the ceasefire.”
on Iran's strikes on sites allegedly used to attack shipping during a ceasefire
The American Conservative Is the Iran War Tipping the Gulf Away From the U.S.? ›
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“our allies in the region have been very cooperative—some, obviously, very aggressively cooperative, like the UAE, for example. Kuwait’s been fantastic in this part.”
on Iran's foreign minister praising Gulf states' cooperation during the Iran war
The American Conservative Is the Iran War Tipping the Gulf Away From the U.S.? ›
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“Foreign forces in proximity to our territory are at constant risk on account of their own human errors, plain accidents, or potentially being caught in crossfire.”
on Iran shooting down a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz
Breitbart News Trump: U.S. ‘Must’ Respond After Iran Shot Down U.S. Army Helicopter Near Strait of Hormuz ›
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“However, as our Brave Warriors have shown to the world, we know how to speak other languages too.”
Breitbart News Trump: U.S. ‘Must’ Respond After Iran Shot Down U.S. Army Helicopter Near Strait of Hormuz ›
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“Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender.”
on the Iran war with the US entering its fifth week
NPR Topics: News 2 U.S. planes are down and Iran hits Gulf refineries as the war wraps its 5th week ›
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“Hotels in U.S. deny bookings to officers who may endanger customers. GCC hotels should do same,”
Truthout Report: Many Middle East US Bases “All But Uninhabitable” Due to Iran Strikes ›
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“In calls with EU High Rep Kallas and FM Lavrov, made clear that what the freeloader in Kyiv did CANNOT GO UNANSWERED.”
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“Each day that passes without a breakthrough is making traders a little more cautious.”
on stalled Iran talks making oil traders more cautious about the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz ›
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“Unfortunately, the current situation allows some malicious people to describe him differently and to present a different image of him,”
on Iran's new supreme leader's public image amid secrecy about him
The Daily Wire Iran’s President Met New Supreme Leader In Total Darkness, Wondered If It Was Really Him ›
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“only a limited number of people have met with him,”
on limited access to Iran's new supreme leader
The Daily Wire Iran’s President Met New Supreme Leader In Total Darkness, Wondered If It Was Really Him ›
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“Zelensky has attacked an Iranian commercial vessel, killing a sailor. A blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel’s behest to drag Europe into its war,”
Washington Examiner Deadly Ukrainian attack on Iranian vessel ‘cannot go unanswered,’ Tehran says ›
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“has attacked an Iranian commercial vessel, killing a sailor. A blatant UN Charter violation done at Israel’s behest to drag Europe into its war.”
on Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea
Antiwar.com Araghchi Says Ukraine’s Attack on an Iranian Ship in the Caspian Sea ‘Cannot Go Unanswered’ ›
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“The terms of the Islamabad MoU are crystal clear and public for all to see,”
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“The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer,”
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“Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content.”
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“With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week.”
The American Conservative Iran War Day 106: Pakistan’s PM Says Deal Expected in Next 24 Hours ›
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“20% is of course too much. We will be fair,”
BBC News UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes ›
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“The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs,”
Truthout Bessent Says He Doesn’t “Understand” Oil Price Spike After Trump War Escalation ›
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