Abbas

British

/ ˈæbəs /

noun

Ferhat. 1899–1985, Algerian nationalist leader: joined the National Liberation Front (1956); president of the provisional government of the Algerian republic (1958–61)

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President Trump said “right people” in Iran want a deal; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted progress in weekend talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

That left Derbyshire on 108-9 and a chaotic misunderstanding between Abbas and Zak Chappell resulted in the latter being run out for five to end the game and spark riotous Lancashire celebrations.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said traffic through the waterway during the two-week cease-fire will be under the oversight of Iran’s armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The transits "will be possible via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Reader, she looked at me as if I was Abbas the Baker himself.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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