‘Akin to Inviting Hitler’: Iran’s FM Disinvited from Davos Following Backlash

Prior to Aragchi’s disinvitation, the non-partisan policy organization United Against Nuclear Iran claimed to have received word that Araghchi had been “quietly added” to the Davos schedule for a speaking slot. “The message [the] WEF is sending: You can shoot Iranians in the eyes and genitals, murder thousands of them, and shut off the internet for your people but still be welcomed in Davos that same month,” UANI published. “[The] WEF’s theme this year is ‘A Spirit of Dialogue.’ Instead of dialogue, the Islamic Republic offered bullets to these brave Iranians.” The organization confirmed it had complained to WEF president and CEO Borge Brende over Araghchi’s planned attendance and prominent role in the event.