Abbas Araghchi, Iranian foreign minister on Monday (June 16) said that the United States could stop Israel's attacks on the Islamic republic with just "one phone call".&nbsp;"If President (Donald) Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential. Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue," Araghchi said in a post on X.&nbsp;"It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu. That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-an-donald-trump-tells-iran-to-make-a-deal-before-it-s-too-late-as-israel-pounds-tehran-1750090399348">'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran</a>&nbsp;Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to return to negotiations urgently, saying Tehran is not succeeding in its war against Israel.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.” He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “on the path to victory” and asserted that the Israeli Air Force now “controls the skies over Tehran.”&nbsp;Separately, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz declared that “the Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear,” referring to the IRIB facility within the evacuation zone.&nbsp;The escalation follows a major Israeli operation that targeted 100 sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities. The strikes killed several nuclear scientists and top Iranian military officials, prompting a series of retaliatory attacks between the two nations.

With one phone call Iran foreign minister says US could stop Israel attacks

Abbas Araghchi, Iranian foreign minister on Monday (June 16) said that the United States could stop Israel's attacks on the Islamic republic with just "one phone call". "If President (Donald) Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential. Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue," Araghchi said in a post on X. "It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu. That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy," he added. Also Read: 'Iran is not winning this war': Trump tells Iran to make a deal before 'it’s too late’ as Israel pounds Tehran Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to return to negotiations urgently, saying Tehran is not succeeding in its war against Israel. Speaking to reporters at the G7 summit in Canada, Trump said, “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.” He reiterated Washington’s support for Israel, adding, “We’ve always supported Israel and Israel is doing very well here.” Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is “on the path to victory” and asserted that the Israeli Air Force now “controls the skies over Tehran.” Separately, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz declared that “the Iranian propaganda and incitement megaphone is about to disappear,” referring to the IRIB facility within the evacuation zone. The escalation follows a major Israeli operation that targeted 100 sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities. The strikes killed several nuclear scientists and top Iranian military officials, prompting a series of retaliatory attacks between the two nations.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to return to negotiations urgently, saying Tehran is not succeeding in its war against Israel

'With one phone call': Iran foreign minister says US could stop Israel attacks

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday (Jan 29) that Tehran treated Pakistan's security as its own, and both the countries respected each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Islamabad on Sunday for talks, as both countries have been trying to ease tensions after deadly cross-border airstrikes and killings in border areas threatened diplomatic relations.

"Today we are in Islamabad, we are here, so in a loud voice we will tell to all terrorists that Iran and Pakistan will not provide them with any opportunity to endanger our common security," Amir-Abdollahian said in a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani.

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"There is no doubt that the terrorists located in the common border regions and areas of Iran and Pakistan are led and supported by third countries and they never favour any good action in line with the benefits of the Iranian and Pakistani governments and nations,” he added. The Iranian foreign minister also highlighted that both countries never had territorial differences.

<h2>Iran FM to meet Pakistan caretaker PM</h2>

Amir-Abdollahian held talks with Jilani and will later call on Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

His visit to Pakistan comes days after Islamabad on Jan 18 launched air strikes on what it called "militant targets" in Iran, two days after similar Iranian strikes on its territory.&nbsp; The tit-for-tat raids in the border region of Baluchistan- which is split between Iran and Pakistan- stoked regional tensions which are already inflamed by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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Amir-Abdollahian's visit also comes a day after gunmen in southeastern Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan province killed nine people, with Islamabad's ambassador identifying them as Pakistanis, a report by the news agency AFP said.

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During their meeting, the foreign ministers agreed to “establish a high-level constructive mechanism at the level of foreign ministers of the two countries.” Pakistan Foreign Minister Jilani said the mechanism would “meet alternatively in both Iran and Pakistan on a regular basis to oversee the progress that is being made in various areas of cooperation.”

Jilani added that Islamabad and Tehran agreed to “cooperate to fight terrorism in our respective areas.” He further said that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to Pakistan once the Feb election (in Pak) gets over.&nbsp;

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Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday (Jan 29) that Tehran treated Pakistan's security as its own, and both the countries respected each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday (Jan 29) that Tehran treated Pakistan's security as its own, and both the countries respected each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Islamabad on Sunday for talks, as both countries have been trying to ease tensions after deadly cross-border airstrikes and killings in border areas threatened diplomatic relations. "Today we are in Islamabad, we are here, so in a loud voice we will tell to all terrorists that Iran and Pakistan will not provide them with any opportunity to endanger our common security," Amir-Abdollahian said in a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani. Also read | Pakistan reacts strongly after gunmen kill 9 Pakistanis in Iran near border, tensions spike again "There is no doubt that the terrorists located in the common border regions and areas of Iran and Pakistan are led and supported by third countries and they never favour any good action in line with the benefits of the Iranian and Pakistani governments and nations,” he added. The Iranian foreign minister also highlighted that both countries never had territorial differences. Iran FM to meet Pakistan caretaker PM Amir-Abdollahian held talks with Jilani and will later call on Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. His visit to Pakistan comes days after Islamabad on Jan 18 launched air strikes on what it called "militant targets" in Iran, two days after similar Iranian strikes on its territory. The tit-for-tat raids in the border region of Baluchistan- which is split between Iran and Pakistan- stoked regional tensions which are already inflamed by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Also watch | Iranian Navy plans to establish base at South Pole × Amir-Abdollahian's visit also comes a day after gunmen in southeastern Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan province killed nine people, with Islamabad's ambassador identifying them as Pakistanis, a report by the news agency AFP said. Iran's Raisi invited to Pakistan During their meeting, the foreign ministers agreed to “establish a high-level constructive mechanism at the level of foreign ministers of the two countries.” Pakistan Foreign Minister Jilani said the mechanism would “meet alternatively in both Iran and Pakistan on a regular basis to oversee the progress that is being made in various areas of cooperation.” Jilani added that Islamabad and Tehran agreed to “cooperate to fight terrorism in our respective areas.” He further said that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to Pakistan once the Feb election (in Pak) gets over. (With inputs from agencies)

We treat Pakistan’s security as our own: Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived Thursday in Riyadh, his first official Saudi trip since a landmark rapprochement in March, state media reported.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived Thursday in Riyadh, his first official Saudi trip since a landmark rapprochement in March, state media reported. A Chinese-brokered deal saw the long-time rivals agreeing to restore diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies. Shiite-dominated Iran and Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia severed ties in 2016 after Saudi diplomatic missions in the Islamic republic were attacked during protests over Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr. Amir-Abdollahian "arrived at Riyadh Airport a few minutes ago for a one-day trip, and was welcomed by the deputy foreign minister of Saudi Arabia," official news agency IRNA said. The visit "is focusing on bilateral ties, regional and international issues", according to the IRIB state broadcaster. IRNA said Amir-Abdollahian was due to meet with his Saudi counterpart and other officials in the kingdom. The minister was accompanied by the new Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the report added. State media reported in May Tehran had named Alireza Enayati, a former ambassador to Kuwait, as the Islamic republic's Saudi envoy. Watch | Iran trying to mend ties with Saudi Arabia? × Mending relations In June, Prince Faisal bin Farhan became the first Saudi foreign minister to travel to Iran since 2006. Earlier that month Iran had reopened its embassy in Riyadh with a flag-raising ceremony. On Wednesday, Iranian state media said military officials from both countries met in Moscow on the sidelines of a security conference. Amir-Abdollahian has said this week that the new ambassador to Riyadh is accompanying him during Thursday's visit to "officially start his mission". On August 9, Iran said the Saudi embassy in Tehran had begun operations but Riyadh has yet to confirm. Iran and Saudi Arabia have backed opposing sides in conflicts across the Middle East for years. Also read | Iran, Saudi Arabia restore ties as China-brokered deal outfoxes West Iran has in recent months been at odds with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait over a disputed gas field. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait claim "sole ownership" to the field - known as Arash in Iran and Dorra in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia - with Tehran warning it would "pursue its right" to the offshore zone if negotiations fail. Iran has intensified its diplomatic activity in recent months and pushed for closer ties with other Arab countries in a bid to reduce its isolation and improve its economy. Since the March deal, Saudi Arabia has restored ties with Iranian ally Syria and ramped up a push for peace in Yemen, where it has for years led a military coalition against the Iran-backed Huthi forces. The Islamic republic has been reeling under crippling US sanctions since Washington's 2018 withdrawal from a landmark nuclear deal under then-president Donald Trump. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi.

The meeting between Abdollahian, who is on a three-day visit to India to enhance bilateral ties, and Doval comes in the backdrop of widespread anger in several West Asian countries over the controversial remarks by the members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

According to an Iranian readout cited by news agency PTI, Abdollahian raised the issue of the "negative atmosphere" triggered by "disrespectful" comments on the Prophet and that the Indian side reiterated the Indian government's respect for the founder of Islam.

Doval, according to the Iranian readout, reaffirmed the Indian government's respect for the founder of Prophet Mohammad, saying offenders will be "dealt with in such a way that others will learn a lesson".

However, the Indian side has dismissed the Iranian side's claims that the Indian NSA made these remarks. Sources said that the Iranian foreign ministry readout misinterprets the meeting on that account.

The Iranian readout also stated that the minister praised the Indian people and the government for their respect for Prophet Muhammad as well as for their religious tolerance and historical coexistence between various faiths.

"Abdollahian hailed the Indian people and government for their respect for the divine faiths, especially the Prophet Mohammad and also for the religious tolerance, historical coexistence and friendship among followers of various religions in the country," the readout said.

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The Iranian foreign minister said, "Muslims are satisfied with the stance of Indian officials in dealing with the culprits."

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BJP’s national spokesperson Nupur Sharma was suspended while the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal was expelled over their comments on the Prophet.

Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Jordan, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Iraq and Libya, slammed the comments with many summoning Indian envoys to express their condemnation.

(With inputs from WION's Sidhant Sibal and agencies)

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During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi.

During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi. The meeting between Abdollahian, who is on a three-day visit to India to enhance bilateral ties, and Doval comes in the backdrop of widespread anger in several West Asian countries over the controversial remarks by the members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to an Iranian readout cited by news agency PTI, Abdollahian raised the issue of the "negative atmosphere" triggered by "disrespectful" comments on the Prophet and that the Indian side reiterated the Indian government's respect for the founder of Islam. Doval, according to the Iranian readout, reaffirmed the Indian government's respect for the founder of Prophet Mohammad, saying offenders will be "dealt with in such a way that others will learn a lesson". However, the Indian side has dismissed the Iranian side's claims that the Indian NSA made these remarks. Sources said that the Iranian foreign ministry readout misinterprets the meeting on that account. The Iranian readout also stated that the minister praised the Indian people and the government for their respect for Prophet Muhammad as well as for their religious tolerance and historical coexistence between various faiths. "Abdollahian hailed the Indian people and government for their respect for the divine faiths, especially the Prophet Mohammad and also for the religious tolerance, historical coexistence and friendship among followers of various religions in the country," the readout said. Also read | Delhi Police book suspended BJP members among others for hate speech The Iranian foreign minister said, "Muslims are satisfied with the stance of Indian officials in dealing with the culprits." Also read | Al-Qaeda threatens terror attacks in Indian states over ‘insult to Prophet' BJP’s national spokesperson Nupur Sharma was suspended while the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal was expelled over their comments on the Prophet. Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Jordan, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Iraq and Libya, slammed the comments with many summoning Indian envoys to express their condemnation. (With inputs from WION's Sidhant Sibal and agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In Iran, a leaked audio recording has become a national crisis.&nbsp;The audio clip is of Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.&nbsp;It portrays Iran's diplomacy as being compromised by the country's military.

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In a clarification, Zarif has rejected any differences between the army and the bureaucracy.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has backed the foreign minister, calling the leak a conspiracy against the Islamic Republic.

This report explores if this controversy will impact Iran's upcoming presidential election.

In the leaked audio clip, Zarif is criticising Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

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"I can dare to say that I have sacrificed diplomacy for the battlefield more than the price that (those on) the battlefield (led by Soleimani) paid and sacrificed for diplomacy," Zarif said in the audio.

These remarks were never intended to be broadcast, but they were leaked on Sunday by an alleged pro-Saudi outlet.

It has been 48 hours and the controversy has only snowballed.

The global media can't stop discussing it, with Zarif being forced to issue a clarification.

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Zarif included a video of himself at the memorial of Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.

The caption read: "I deeply regret how a secret theoretical debate about the need to increase diplomacy in the military turned into an internal conflict... Reducing the theoretical debate on the relationship between the two wings of the Islamic Republic as an excuse for dichotomy between the glorious military and zealous diplomats is short-sighted".

As the foreign minister expressed regret, the president was quick to extend his support.

Rouhani said the only aim of the leak was to create discord in the Islamic Republic.

"(It was published) just when Vienna was on the road to success, to create conflicts in the country. How can we succeed? How can we lift the sanctions? With solidarity, with unity. With divisions and arguments, we can't lift the sanctions," Rouhani said.

"These people are against Iran, against the people, against the interests of Iran," he said.&nbsp;

Tehran is going to probe what it calls a "conspiracy" and Rouhani has ordered investigators to identify who leaked the stolen three-hour recording because the language used in the audio is rarely heard of in Iranian politics.

It portrays Iranian diplomacy as consistently taking a back seat to the interests of the military, something Tehran vehemently denies.

"The president (Hassan Rouhani) has ordered the intelligence ministry to identify the agents of this conspiracy. We believe this theft of documents is a conspiracy against the government, the system, the integrity of effective domestic institutions and also against our national interests," Ali Rabiei, the Iran government's spokesman, said.&nbsp;

The leak and the probe also come at a crucial time when Iran is headed for a presidential election in June.

Rouhani will step down after completing the two terms allowed in the constitution.

But Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei remains in charge, so the election will be more like a selection.

The popular choice for a successor is brigadier Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

If we take into account the revelations made by Zarif on the divisions between the army and diplomats, a military man in charge of Iran's executive branch could only make things worse in the future. 
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In Iran, a leaked audio recording has become a national crisis. The audio clip is of Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. It portrays Iran's diplomacy as being compromised by the country's military.

In Iran, a leaked audio recording has become a national crisis. The audio clip is of Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. It portrays Iran's diplomacy as being compromised by the country's military. Watch | In a clarification, Zarif has rejected any differences between the army and the bureaucracy. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has backed the foreign minister, calling the leak a conspiracy against the Islamic Republic. This report explores if this controversy will impact Iran's upcoming presidential election. In the leaked audio clip, Zarif is criticising Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Also read | Rouhani says Zarif leak aimed to create 'discord' during Iran nuclear talks "I can dare to say that I have sacrificed diplomacy for the battlefield more than the price that (those on) the battlefield (led by Soleimani) paid and sacrificed for diplomacy," Zarif said in the audio. These remarks were never intended to be broadcast, but they were leaked on Sunday by an alleged pro-Saudi outlet. It has been 48 hours and the controversy has only snowballed. The global media can't stop discussing it, with Zarif being forced to issue a clarification. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Zarif included a video of himself at the memorial of Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. The caption read: "I deeply regret how a secret theoretical debate about the need to increase diplomacy in the military turned into an internal conflict... Reducing the theoretical debate on the relationship between the two wings of the Islamic Republic as an excuse for dichotomy between the glorious military and zealous diplomats is short-sighted". As the foreign minister expressed regret, the president was quick to extend his support. Rouhani said the only aim of the leak was to create discord in the Islamic Republic. "(It was published) just when Vienna was on the road to success, to create conflicts in the country. How can we succeed? How can we lift the sanctions? With solidarity, with unity. With divisions and arguments, we can't lift the sanctions," Rouhani said. "These people are against Iran, against the people, against the interests of Iran," he said. Tehran is going to probe what it calls a "conspiracy" and Rouhani has ordered investigators to identify who leaked the stolen three-hour recording because the language used in the audio is rarely heard of in Iranian politics. It portrays Iranian diplomacy as consistently taking a back seat to the interests of the military, something Tehran vehemently denies. "The president (Hassan Rouhani) has ordered the intelligence ministry to identify the agents of this conspiracy. We believe this theft of documents is a conspiracy against the government, the system, the integrity of effective domestic institutions and also against our national interests," Ali Rabiei, the Iran government's spokesman, said. The leak and the probe also come at a crucial time when Iran is headed for a presidential election in June. Rouhani will step down after completing the two terms allowed in the constitution. But Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei remains in charge, so the election will be more like a selection. The popular choice for a successor is brigadier Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. If we take into account the revelations made by Zarif on the divisions between the army and diplomats, a military man in charge of Iran's executive branch could only make things worse in the future.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is on 3-day India visit. He will meet PM Modi tomorrow and the discussion with S Jaishankar is scheduled for Thursday. This visit of Iranian Foreign Minister is happening amid wake of America-Iran crisis in world politics. Where both the countries are on the verge of war.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attended a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Caracas on Saturday (July 20) where he told gathered media that "the government of the United States is isolated." Tensions between Iran and the West ratcheted up on Saturday as Britain denounced the Iranian seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker, rejecting Tehran's explanation that it had seized the vessel on Friday (July 19) because it had been involved in an accident. The event in the global oil trade's most important waterway has been viewed in the West as a major escalation after three months of confrontation that has already taken Iran and the United States to the brink of war. Prior to his travel to Venezuela, Zarif attended a meeting of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York. After Venezuela, he will also travel to Bolivia and Nicaragua. The Non-Aligned Movement is a Cold War-era bloc of some 120 nations that was formed a half-century ago by nations wanting to avoid aligning with the United States or the Soviet Union and which has dwindled in relevance over the years.

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