Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there are both supporters and opponents of the emerging memorandum of understanding within the Supreme National Security Council, but stressed that a collective decision will ultimately be made, according to Iranian channels.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged internal divisions within Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) over the terms of the emerging Memorandum of Understanding with the US, according to a statement carried on Iranian channels Tuesday evening. Araghchi noted that both supporters and opponents exist among SNSC members, but reiterated that a collective decision will be reached. The remarks come amid a period of conflicting signals from Tehran regarding the status of the nuclear talks — with some officials signaling near-completion and others cautioning that the process remains subject to review by Iran's supreme authorities. As The Zioneer has reported in this thread, Araghchi earlier Tuesday evening said he would only release details of the MoU after finalization, and the Foreign Ministry has previously stated that supreme authorities — not the SNSC alone — will make the ultimate decision. The SNSC is Iran's highest security policymaking body, chaired by the president and including top military and intelligence officials. The extent to which internal disagreements will delay or alter the final outcome remains unclear.
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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- Internal intake