Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly evaded direct answers during a Supreme National Security Council session, as opposition to the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding came from military commanders with SNSC seats and former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. Any SNSC decision requires final approval by Supreme Leader Khamenei, according to an Iranian channel.
A new report from an Iranian-aligned channel offers a rare glimpse into the closed-door deliberations of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) regarding the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
The channel, a monitored channel, describes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as "consistently trying to dance around the questions" during the session, attributing his evasiveness partly to security concerns but mainly to his awareness that many members would oppose the current text if it were made public.
According to the report, the opposition within the SNSC is led by military commanders who have a seat on the council and by Saeed Jalili, the former chief nuclear negotiator known for his hardline positions.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday evening, Araghchi has acknowledged a divide within the SNSC between supporters and opponents of the deal, though he emphasized that a collective decision would ultimately be made. He also warned that Israel is leading opposition to the agreement externally.
The report underscores that any SNSC decision only becomes binding after receiving final approval from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a point the channel described with gratitude. The disclosure adds color to a fast-moving thread in which Iranian officials have alternated between signaling an imminent deal and emphasizing internal review by the highest authorities.
What remains unclear is whether the SNSC has formally voted on the draft or whether a vote is pending. The channel's account is from a single source and has not been independently corroborated.
3 developments
- DevelopingAraghchi warns Israel is leading opposition, disclosure could derail US-Iran deal
- StrongIran's FM says he will release nuclear MoU details only after finalization
- DevelopingSource: Iran deal reached at foreign minister level, IRGC commander seeks Khamenei's final approval
- DevelopingIranian FM Araghchi says Iran will enter US nuclear talks on day MOU is signed
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