{
  "id": 18702977,
  "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-18702977",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:18:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "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 convened meetings with 12 foreign ministers over the preceding two days to address regional instability. In a post on Instagram, Mr Araghchi emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty, halting aggression, foreign interference, and curbing instability spread. He advocated for regional security arrangements free from external foreign influence. The discussions took place individually with foreign ministers of the UAE, Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Tunisia, Iraq, and Cyprus. The initiative aimed to foster dialogue and a cooperative security approach within the region. Tensions escalated following two missile strikes on Qeshm Island, a vital oil shipping route. US President Donald Trump acknowledged minor strikes against Iranian military assets, stating progress had been made, and Iran desired a resolution. The US State Department cautioned Americans in the Middle East to remain vigilant due to potential threats from Iranian-backed forces. Iran proposed a seven-day plan for addressing regional concerns, which Trump had previously rejected.",
  "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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    "outlets": 7,
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        "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."
}