Iran's acting Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has published a full statement confirming his approval of the memorandum of understanding with the United States. He acknowledged holding a different principled position but said he granted authorization after President Pezeshkian and the Supreme National Security Council committed to safeguarding Iranian rights and the Resistance Front, according to the statement circulated by his office.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the acting Supreme Leader of Iran, issued his full statement on Wednesday evening approving the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian. The statement, published on his official channels, marks his first comprehensive public address on the deal, following a briefer endorsement late Thursday afternoon (19:58 Jerusalem) that had not included the detailed justification now provided.
Khamenei said he held a 'different opinion' in principle but authorized the agreement after receiving a commitment from the President of the Supreme National Security Council — speaking for himself and the other members — that the deal would protect the rights of the Iranian people and the Resistance Front. He emphasized that the official took responsibility for this outcome and clarified that if the American side demands too much, Iran will not agree.
'From this moment, we — meaning you the proud nation and I, your humble servant — will wait for the fulfillment of the mentioned conditions,' Khamenei wrote. He added that any future direct negotiations would not imply agreement with the enemy's views, and expressed hope that the prayers of the 'great leader' (referring to his father, Ali Khamenei) would bring victory and assistance to the Iranian people.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, Khamenei had initially signaled his endorsement in a brief post; this full text confirms and elaborates on his position. The MOU was digitally finalized on Thursday morning, according to both Washington and Tehran, though Iran has indicated the full text will not be published even after a signing ceremony. Israel's security establishment has expressed concern over the lack of transparency regarding the deal's terms, as The Zioneer reported on Wednesday.
5 developments
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- StrongTrump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei agreed to the Iran deal
- DevelopingNew York Times: Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei approved MOU Saturday, ordered missiles readied after Dahiyeh strike
Source and signal
- Internal intake