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An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

The Seven Teacups Trail, about 4 miles long, is known for its continuous, cascading pools that resemble teacups.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2025

If two of those incidents are little more than storms in teacups, one is anything but.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2025

They drank from porcelain teacups, longed for moist earth to eat.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García