Iran's foreign minister ramps up regional diplomacy amid tensions with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has launched a flurry of high-level diplomatic consultations, holding phone talks with his counterparts in Turkey, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait.
In a series of calls on Tuesday, Araghchi stressed that regional security must be managed by the countries of the region themselves.
Speaking with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Araghchi praised Ankara’s “benevolent efforts” and “good offices” aimed at reducing tensions.
Both ministers underscored the importance of close coordination among neighboring states to protect common interests and maintain regional stability.
In talks with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Araghchi expressed appreciation for Doha’s diplomatic initiatives.
The two officials highlighted the “collective diligence” of regional states in pursuing peace and stability.
Araghchi also spoke to Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, who has acted as a key mediator in the region.
Araghchi thanked the Sultanate for its consistent role in preserving security, saying cooperation between “friendly nations” is essential for the collective welfare of the region’s peoples.
The Iranian foreign minister also held a phone call with Kuwait’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad al-Sabah.
Beyond congratulating him on his appointment, Araghchi discussed the historic ties between the two nations and the need to strengthen bilateral relations to safeguard regional calm.
The diplomatic discussions take place against a backdrop of significant US military movements in the Persian Gulf and Eastern Mediterranean.
The US War Department recently ordered the deployment of additional carrier strike groups and fighter squadrons to West Asia, a move Tehran views as a provocative escalation.
US President Donald Trump has also threatened Iran with fresh acts of aggression if the country does not accept its nuclear demands, among others.
The diplomatic push reflects Tehran’s efforts to coordinate with regional neighbors to prevent further escalation of hostilities and to consolidate a unified regional stance on collective security.
Iran has signaled that while it remains prepared for all contingencies, it is ready to engage in dialogue to ease tensions.
Iran and the United States are expected to hold nuclear talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul on February 6.
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