Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi departs for New York ahead of UN General Assembly

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi departed for New York, Iranian media reported, in a trip that comes shortly before the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting.

Before arriving in New York, Araghchi is scheduled to make a brief stop in Doha, Qatar, where he would potentially consult on the latest regional developments, according to local Iranian media reports.

The foreign minister's departure takes place a few days before President Masoud Pezeshkian is due to travel to New York to attend the annual UN General Assembly meeting.

The report did not provide further details on Araghchi's schedule in New York or the specific topics he is expected to address during the visit.

According to Mehr News, the trip includes the stop in Doha for possible consultations on regional developments ahead of the General Assembly session.