President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Saturday that the decision on war is not within the government's authority, affirming that the government is committed to the supreme leader's position, according to Israeli media reports. The remarks reiterate the supreme leader's ultimate authority over strategic choices amid ongoing regional tensions.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Saturday that the decision on war is not in the hands of the government, and that the government is committed to the supreme leader's position. The statement, reported by Israeli media, reinforces the supreme leader's authority over strategic decisions, including potential military action or negotiations.
The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US-led coalition, with diplomatic efforts to finalize a nuclear deal continuing. Pezeshkian has previously made similar statements affirming the supreme leader's ultimate authority, as The Zioneer reported on June 14 and July 1. The identity of the supreme leader — whether Ali Khamenei or acting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei — remains a subject of internal Iranian dynamics, but the president's statement does not specify which figure is referred to.
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