Abbas Araghchi — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Foreign Minister of Iran (since August 2024)
Former Iranian Ambassador to Finland (1999-2003) and Japan (2008-2011)
Served in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for nine years, including during the Iran–Iraq War
Ph.D. in political thought from the University of Kent (1996)
Former Dean of the School of International Relations (2004-2005)

Biography

Abbas Araghchi is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the Foreign Minister of Iran since August 2024. Prior to this, he held significant diplomatic roles, including spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Iranian ambassador to Finland from 1999 to 2003, and to Japan from 2008 to 2011. He also served as chargé d'affaires at Iran's permanent mission to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.