Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi Has Died

According to Iranian state television, former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi has died from injuries sustained during an airstrike last week. Kharrazi served as Iran's foreign minister during the presidency of Mohammad Khatami and later worked as a foreign policy advisor, collaborating with the country's Supreme Leader.

During his tenure, Kharrazi participated in the formation of Iran's foreign policy during several key phases. In a 2022 interview with Al Jazeera, he noted that Tehran is technically capable of developing nuclear weapons, but no decision has been made to do so. This statement drew international reactions and raised concerns over Iran's potential plans.