Araqchi’s Foreign Policy: A Moderate Approach or Ignoring Realities?
WANA (Sep 04) – At a time when the new Iranian government was expected to respond decisively to international threats, the approach of Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi seems notably moderate and cautious.
While the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran, just a day after Masoud Pezeshkian’s inauguration, was thought to signal the need for a serious confrontation with the harsh regional and international realities, Araqchi’s actions suggest otherwise.
Since taking office as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Araqchi has engaged in several diplomatic consultations and phone calls with European countries and Iran’s neighbours.
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Interestingly, in none of these discussions has there been any mention of Iran’s right to act against the Zionist regime. Can this soft and diplomatic approach, at a time when Iran faces international pressures and regional threats, truly serve the national interest?
Araqchi’s stance marks a noticeable shift from the policies of the previous administration under Ali Bagheri’s leadership. Even in response to a phone call from the Irish Foreign Minister, who urged Iran not to act against Israel, Araqchi emphasized that Iran seeks de-escalation in the region.
Does this indicate prudence and diplomacy, or is it simply an avoidance of facing real challenges? This moderate foreign policy might present an opportunity for de-escalation, but on the other hand, it could be interpreted as neglecting the complex and dangerous realities of the region.
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