New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Iran's latest diplomatic outreach to the United States has drawn criticism from hardliners at home, with lawmakers seeking to impeach Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his meetings with US officials in New York.

Ali Khezrian, a member of Iran's parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said Thursday that an impeachment motion against Araghchi had been formally submitted, reported Iranian media. He alleged that the foreign minister engaged with American officials without receiving the necessary approval.

"Members of parliament have registered the impeachment of Araghchi and are pursuing it," Khezrian stated, as per reports. He added that the foreign minister would have to appear before parli...