Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says he authorizes a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States despite his own reservations. Multiple outlets report that Khamenei approved the MoU after receiving assurances from senior Iranian officials—including President Masoud Pezeshkian—that Iran’s rights would be protected and that the agreement would not amount to accepting U.S. demands. Reports say Khamenei indicated he did not initially agree with signing the deal and portrayed his approval as conditional on safeguards. Some coverage also links the assurances to protections for interests associated with the “Resistance Front.”
Several outlets add that the MoU stance is creating debate within Iran, even as most top decision-makers are described as supporting the interim step. Other reporting notes that the MoU is signed by both presidents and is framed as part of efforts to end hostilities and create a pathway for further negotiations. The public statements emphasize that Khamenei’s reservations remain, but the authorization allows the government to proceed with the agreement.
