Iranian parliament to question foreign minister over US contacts without leader's approval

Iran's parliament is preparing to question Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his contacts with American officials during his recent visit to the United States, which reportedly took place without the approval of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Mohammad Rashidi, a member of the Iranian parliament's presidium, announced that a request to question Araghchi has been registered in the legislative and oversight system, though it has not yet been referred to the presidium, according to Tasnim News Agency.

Araghchi reportedly held meetings in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, aiming to reach an agreement with Washington. A proposal outlining specific conditions was delivered to the US through a Qatari mediator, and Washington later sent a response, though its details have not been made public.