Ali Bagheri Kani
Ali Bagheri Kani is an Iranian diplomat serving as acting foreign minister, previously deputy foreign minister and senior nuclear negotiator.
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Sep 7, 2026
Far Right
The caretaker foreign minister is handling fallout from the missile strike on Aramco and the accompanying Yemeni escalation, facing pressure to manage diplomatic channels.
Principlists support his firm stance against Western interference, seeing him as a reliable executor of the resistance axis strategy.
Aug 9, 2026
Far Right
The lead negotiator remains in Rome for technical follow-ups with the EU, reportedly discussing a phased lifting of sanctions.
Because he is a Principlist appointee, his silence about the Supreme Leader's red lines angers hardliners who expected him to walk out at the first American ultimatum.
Aug 1, 2026
Lean Right
Iran's Foreign Minister warned the UK against collaborating with 'aggressors' in a sharply worded statement.
Praised for reinforcing Iran's red lines against Western interference, aligning with Principalist rejection of diplomatic concessions.
Jul 22, 2026
Far Right
Leads nuclear negotiation team being advised by Kayhan to hold firm (article 16).
Principlists want him to resist any concessions to the West and maintain Iran's nuclear rights.
Jun 25, 2026
Far Right
As Iran's nuclear envoy, Bagheri Kani is leading the latest round of negotiations in Vienna.
Viewed as a competent negotiator who must resist Western pressure and uphold the country's red lines.