{
  "id": 18702672,
  "title": "Iran's Araghchi holds talks with 12 foreign ministers to defuse tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/irans-araghchi-holds-talks-with-12-foreign-ministers-to-defuse",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:18:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/11/07/irans-araghchi-holds-talks-with-12-foreign-ministers-to-defuse-tensions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi engaged in discussions with 12 foreign ministers over the past two days to address regional tensions. In a series of conversations, he emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty, ending aggression and foreign interference, and preventing the escalation of instability in the region. The talks also focused on establishing regional security arrangements without external intervention. The foreign ministers involved were from the UAE, Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Tunisia, Iraq, and Cyprus. Araghchi's diplomatic efforts stem from heightened tensions in the region and Iran's desire to promote dialogue and regional cooperation. Qatar has been mediating between Iran and the US, and US officials remain committed to finding a solution post-midterm elections. While progress has been made, Iran and the US continue to engage in minor military strikes. Trump acknowledged minor strikes against Iranian military equipment on Qeshm Island, stating that the US acted to neutralize an anti-aircraft device. The US Department of State advised Americans in the Middle East to remain vigilant due to escalating threats from Iran and Houthi rebels. Iran has warned of retaliation against US and Israeli targets, proposing a seven-day plan for potential resolution, but so far, this proposal has been rejected by the Trump administration.",
  "summary": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday he had held talks with 12 foreign ministers over the past 48 hours to discuss regional developments, stressing the need to respect national sovereignty and prevent the spread of insecurity. Mr Araghchi said in a post on Instagram that he outlined Iran's \"fundamental positions\" during the calls, emphasising the importance of \"respecting…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Trump: US launched ‘minor’ strikes on Iran targeting ‘a little bit of an anti-aircraft device’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/trump-us-launched-minor-strikes-on-iran-targeting-a-little-bit-of-an",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:01:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump claims 'minor strikes' on Iran's Qeshm Island, but says talks ongoing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/trump-claims-minor-strikes-on-irans-qeshm-island-but-says-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:03:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Iran claims shooting down US drone over Qeshm Island as military tensions persist",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/iran-claims-shooting-down-us-drone-over-qeshm-island-as-military",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:04:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Iran distributes iodine pills near nuclear sites as Trump weighs fresh strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/iran-distributes-iodine-pills-near-nuclear-sites-as-trump-weighs",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:32:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "US launches new targeted strikes on Iran as Trump claims progress in talks with Tehran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/us-launches-new-targeted-strikes-on-iran-as-trump-claims-progress-in",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:35:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Could Trump launch a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain? What an attack could look like and why November 9 matters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/could-trump-launch-a-nuclear-strike-on-irans-pickaxe-mountain-what-an",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:42:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}