History of Abbas Araghchi in Timeline

Sayyid Abbas Araghchi is an Iranian diplomat and politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran since August 2024. His prior roles include Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to Finland and Japan. He is a prominent figure in Iranian foreign policy.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1999: Appointed as ambassador to Finland

In 1999, Abbas Araghchi was appointed as ambassador to Finland.

2003: End of term as ambassador to Finland

In 2003, Abbas Araghchi's term as ambassador to Finland concluded.

2004: Director General of IPIS

In 2004, Abbas Araghchi served as Director General of the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS).

2005: Dean of the School of International Relations

In 2005, Abbas Araghchi was the dean of the School of International Relations.

2008: Appointed as ambassador to Japan

In 2008, Abbas Araghchi was appointed as ambassador to Japan.

2017: Political deputy at the foreign ministry

From 2017, Abbas Araghchi served as a political deputy at the foreign ministry.

2017: Nephew's appointment at Central Bank of Iran

In 2017, Abbas Araghchi's nephew, Seyed Ahmad Araghchi, was appointed as the Deputy Governor for Foreign Exchange Affairs at the Central Bank of Iran.

2018: Nephew's Dismissal and Arrest

In 2018, Seyed Ahmad Araghchi, Abbas Araghchi's nephew, was dismissed and arrested by the judiciary following fluctuations in the foreign exchange market.

2021: End of term as political deputy at the foreign ministry

In 2021, Abbas Araghchi's term as political deputy at the foreign ministry ended.

August 2024: Served as foreign minister of Iran

In August 2024, Abbas Araghchi began serving as the foreign minister of Iran.

August 2024: Nomination and appointment as Foreign Minister

In August 2024, Abbas Araghchi was nominated to be President Masoud Pezeshkian's foreign minister and subsequently became Minister of Foreign Affairs after a vote of confidence.

January 2025: Visit to Afghanistan

In January 2025, Abbas Araghchi became the first Iranian foreign minister to visit Afghanistan since 2017, and since the Taliban takeover in 2021.

2025: Comment on Iran's nuclear issue

In December 2024, Abbas Araghchi stated that "2025 will be an important year regarding Iran's nuclear issue," in response to Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, potential economic sanctions, and the Iranian rial's devaluation.