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Munich Security Conference Disinvites Iran's Foreign Minister Amid Protests

1/16/2026

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The Munich Security Conference (MSC) withdrew its invitation to Abbas Araqchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, due to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
The MSC said the decision reflects the current political climate and makes meaningful dialogue impossible.
The German Foreign Ministry supported the move, citing the high death toll from the crackdown on demonstrations against clerical rule.
The conference is scheduled to take place from February 13 to 15, 2025.

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The Munich Security Conference (MSC) withdrew its invitation to Abbas Araqchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, due to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
The MSC said the decision reflects the current political climate and makes meaningful dialogue impossible.
The German Foreign Ministry supported the move, citing the high death toll from the crackdown on demonstrations against clerical rule.
The conference is scheduled to take place from February 13 to 15, 2025.