World Economic Forum boots Iranian foreign minister from Davos summit amid deadly crackdown on protesters

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanJanuary 19, 2026 at 03:49 PM

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) rescinded its invitation to Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi for the Davos summit in Switzerland. The decision, announced on Monday, follows pressure from the advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which urged the WEF to bar Iranian officials due to the regime's violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests. The WEF stated that the "tragic loss of lives" in Iran made Iranian government representation at Davos inappropriate this year. Protests in Iran have continued for over three weeks, resulting in thousands of arrests and deaths, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The U.S. government is closely monitoring the situation, with the White House stating that "all options remain on the table."

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