Iran’s FM to visit Türkiye, Jordan and Egypt for talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Astana Platform Foreign Ministers Meeting. (AA Photo)
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will embark on a diplomatic tour to Jordan, Egypt and Türkiye as part of Tehran’s efforts to promote “regional peace and stability,” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced Wednesday.
The visit comes amid heightened tensions following Iran’s recent missile strikes on Israel, marking the largest-ever attack on the country. The foreign ministry did not specify the exact timing of Araghchi’s visits.
Iran seeks to prevent escalation in Middle East
According to a spokesperson, Araghchi’s visits aim to prevent further regional conflict. “This diplomatic reach-out is part of our efforts to end genocide, atrocity and aggression,” they said.
Since launching the missile barrage, Iran has accelerated diplomatic outreach to other Middle Eastern countries, hoping to de-escalate the situation and prevent a large-scale retaliation from Israel.
Concerns over potential retaliation on Iran’s nuclear sites
Iran’s diplomatic moves come as concerns grow that Israel, backed by the United States, could strike Iranian nuclear facilities in response.
While Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have assured the U.S. that any response would be targeted at military sites, the possibility of an expanded conflict lingers.
A military strike on Iran’s oil facilities could severely impact global energy markets, and an attack on nuclear sites risks triggering a full-scale regional war – an outcome U.S. President Joe Biden has been working to avoid.
