Iranian Protesters Rally Against Foreign Minister Over Peace Deal Remarks

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the Iranian Foreign Ministry in the city of Mashhad on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to protest against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The protesters voiced slogans directed at the minister after he discussed the possibility of a peace agreement with the United States in a television interview.

A video shared by the Iranian news agency Fars showed women in black chadors shouting "death to the dishonorable Araghchi, the infiltrator" in front of the ministry building. They were also seen waving red and black flags during the demonstration, which reportedly involved "dozens" of participants.

The protest highlights conservative opposition to a potential peace deal with the U.S. Critics believe such an agreement would not serve Iran's interests and could weaken its negotiating position in the Strait of Hormuz. They accuse Iranian negotiators of making excessive concessions. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suggested a deal was imminent, with Trump stating it was planned for signing on Sunday. However, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated earlier that an agreement would not be signed over the weekend.