World Economic Forum Withdraws Iran Foreign Minister's Davos Invitation Amid Protest Crackdown

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has withdrawn the invitation for Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend the 2026 Davos summit, citing the recent deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran. Activists and advocacy groups urged the WEF to revoke the invitation amid reports of thousands of civilian deaths during nationwide protests. Araghchi criticized the decision, alleging political pressure from Israel and its allies and accusing the WEF of double standards. The WEF and some international figures supported the move as appropriate given the circumstances.