Fabricated and Cowardly: Iran Denies Israeli Claim About Araghchi’s Geneva Flight

According to Saed News, In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mehran Javanmard criticized what he described as a disinformation campaign by Israeli outlets—specifically Israel International—claiming that Iran’s top diplomat Dr. Abbas Araghchi had sought security guarantees for a recent flight from Tehran to Geneva. “This is part of the psychological war orchestrated by Israel and the United States,” Javanmard wrote, dismissing the report as baseless.

Tehran’s firm denial

Officials in Tehran backed Javanmard’s stance, affirming that Iran’s representatives do not seek or require permission from any third party—especially “a genocidal, occupying regime”—to conduct official state business abroad. “Dr. Araghchi’s record includes missions to Lebanon and Syria during peak Israeli aggression. The notion that he needs a corridor now is absurd,” one official said.

High-stakes diplomacy in Geneva

Dr. Araghchi’s trip to Geneva comes amid critical talks with European leaders regarding Iran’s nuclear policy and growing regional tensions with Israel. The meeting, attended by diplomats from Germany, France, and the U.K., was seen as an effort to prevent further escalation. Iranian representatives stressed that negotiations will not proceed under the threat of continued Israeli strikes.

Broader strategic messaging

Analysts say the report of a "safe corridor" was likely intended to depict Iran as militarily constrained and diplomatically isolated. However, Javanmard and state officials argue the opposite: that Iran’s actions are sovereign, confident, and coordinated. “The Islamic Republic will not ask permission to defend its interests,” Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

Echoes of past resistance

Referencing past missions, Javanmard reminded followers that Araghchi previously travelled to Lebanon and Syria in the midst of Israeli bombardments—trips that required no external approval. “Do they not remember that very same Dr. Araghchi traveled to two active conflict zones during Israel’s peak attacks?” he asked.