More than 60 members of Iran's Assembly of Experts have published an unusual statement opposing the memorandum of understanding with the United States, Iran International reports. The signatories called for adherence to Supreme Leader Khamenei's 'red lines,' opposed concessions on the nuclear program, and argued that those responsible for assassinating Ali Khamenei — including the US president and Israel's prime minister — should be punished.
A rare internal rift has emerged within Iran's Assembly of Experts (Majles-e Khobregan), according to a Monday report by Iran International. More than 60 of its members signed a declaration opposing the memorandum of understanding being negotiated with the United States, which has drawn hardline criticism in recent weeks.
The signatories urged adherence to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's stated 'red lines,' opposed concessions on Iran's nuclear program, and also included an extraordinary statement holding the US president and Israel's prime minister responsible for the assassination of an individual identified as Ali Khamenei — likely referring to the Supreme Leader — and demanding they be punished.
As The Zioneer has reported, the MoU has triggered growing pushback from conservative and ultra-conservative factions within Iran's political establishment. Earlier this month, a hardline MP read an alleged classified document from Khamenei against talks on live television, and the secretariat of the Assembly of Experts previously rebuked members who signed an earlier declaration against the deal. This latest statement, involving over 60 members, marks one of the most significant internal challenges to the current diplomatic trajectory. The claim regarding those allegedly responsible for Khamenei's assassination remains unverified.
2 developments
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- DevelopingIRGC-aligned protesters in Iran call for execution of official who signs US deal
- DevelopingMojtaba Khamenei: Iran and US have signed a memorandum of understanding
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