President Masoud Pezeshkian stated the negotiation process follows the decisions of the Supreme National Security Council and the Supreme Leader's views, as hardline supporters of the regime protested in Tehran against the emerging memorandum of understanding with the US. Protesters chanted slogans against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to reports from the Arabic Desk.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly defended the nuclear negotiations with the United States on Saturday evening, as hardline factions within the regime escalated street protests against the emerging memorandum of understanding (MoU). In remarks reported by the Arabic Desk, Pezeshkian stated: 'The negotiation process is proceeding in accordance with the decisions of the Supreme National Security Council and the views of the leader of the Islamic Republic,' and emphasized that 'the strategic decisions of the country must be made within the framework of legal mechanisms, and all currents and groups must feel committed to complying with these decisions.'
The president's statement comes as protests by ultra-conservative supporters of the regime in Tehran have intensified, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The protesters accuse the leadership of excessive concessions as the text of a potential MoU with Washington nears finalization. The demonstrations mark a growing rift between the Iranian government and the regime's most hardline base, even as diplomatic channels signal that a signing could be imminent.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the domestic tensions surrounding the deal, including separate hardline protests targeting Araghchi and Ghalibaf earlier this week. Multiple reports suggest the MoU still requires approval from Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader's son, though Iranian officials have told regional states an 'in-principle' agreement has been reached. The precise timeline and final text remain unconfirmed, and Pezeshkian's remarks appear designed to placate critics without revealing specific terms.
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