{
  "id": 12684867,
  "title": "Under-pressure Araghchi defends Iran's war diplomacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/under-pressure-araghchi-defends-irans-war-diplomacy-12684867",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:43:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/07/under-pressure-araghchi-defends-irans-war-diplomacy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi defended his diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with the United States during a grueling three-hour session with lawmakers from Iran's parliament on Wednesday. The assembly, which could potentially vote on his potential impeachment, questioned Araghchi over allegations of exceeding his authority by meeting with US officials in New York without Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's approval.\n\nParliamentarians also highlighted growing public anxiety regarding Iran's unity and cohesion, according to state media. This latest indication of internal political discord stems from the ongoing war and the assassination of key figures like Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Araghchi reassured the assembly that Iran's delegation at the UN General Assembly in New York had effectively conveyed Iran's positions with eloquence and authority. He further asserted that his team had strictly adhered to Iran's instructions.\n\nAraghchi proposed a seven-day plan, contingent on Iran's conditions being met, which involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's offer. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Iran's claim, stating that Iran had \"lost complete control\" of the strait, with crude exports reaching 18.3 million barrels per day on September 30 - a number similar to the pre-war average of 18 million barrels per day. Rubio warned of \"crippling sanctions\" and a \"total and complete free fall\" in Iran's economy, predicting that it could reach levels unseen in recent history.",
  "summary": "Iran 's Foreign Minister Abbas Arachghi on Wednesday defended his efforts to end the war with the US amid criticism from within political circles. Mr Araghchi fielded three hours of questions from members of Iran's parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, which could in theory hear a motion on his impeachment after it was filed by a critical MP. The case relates to claims that Mr Araghchi…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Under-pressure Araghchi defends Iran's war diplomacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/under-pressure-araghchi-defends-irans-war-diplomacy",
        "published": "2026-10-07T17:43:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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