Araqchi, who described his talks with Hakan Fidan in Istanbul as “good and useful,” also said that Tehran was ready to engage with regional countries to promote stability and peace.
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi (right) speaks with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul in June. The North Kurdistan political movement is under Ankara’s harsh pressure. In Iran, Kurds face systematic suppression, says the writer.(photo credit: UMIT BEKTAS/REUTERS)ByREUTERSJANUARY 30, 2026 14:18Updated: JANUARY 31, 2026 00:49
Iran is prepared to resume talks with the United States, but negotiations should be “fair and equitable,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart.
Araghchi , who described his talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul as “good and useful,” also said that Tehran was ready to engage with regional countries to promote stability and peace.
He stated Tehran would maintain and expand its defense capabilities.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi seen in Cairo, Egypt, September 9, 2025 (credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY)
Fioke to Witkoff, will continue speaking with US on Iran
At the conference, Fidan said he spoke with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday and would continue to speak with US officials on Iran.
Fidan said he hoped a solution could be found to avoid conflict and Iran’s isolation.
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