Iran’s U.N. Mission Confirms Cancellation of Araqchi’s Highly Anticipated Speech at Washington Nuclear Conference
In a significant development regarding international diplomacy, Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has confirmed the cancellation of a keynote speech by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi at a nuclear policy conference in Washington. This event was anticipated to address critical issues related to nuclear policy and global security.
On Monday, the New York-based mission issued a statement announcing the cancellation of Araqchi’s address at the Carnegie Endowment’s 2025 Nuclear Policy Conference, which was scheduled for later today. The key points concerning this cancellation are as follows:
- The conference organizers decided to alter the format of the speech, shifting it to a debate instead.
- The full text of the now-canceled speech will be made available to the media.
- Some reports indicate that the cancellation might have resulted from “orchestrated pressure” from the Israeli lobby in Washington.
This development raises questions about the influence of lobbying groups on international discourse, particularly in the context of nuclear policy. As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how this affects future discussions and diplomatic relations.
