Iran's President says MoU with US achieved in full coordination with Supreme Leader
Tehran, June 30
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that the recent peace Memorandum of Understanding with the United States was achieved in full coordination with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and with the support of the Supreme National Security Council.
Speaking during a visit to the central Iranian province of Qom, Pezeshkian said, "All stages of negotiations (with the United States) were pursued within the framework of the (Iranian) establishment's macro policies, in full and continuous coordination with the supreme leader, and within the context of the country's legal mechanisms," according to a statement published on the website of his office, Xinhua news agency reported.
He added that despite the existing security restrictions and considerations, the agreement's final text was evaluated by relevant Iranian authorities and received the decisive support of the SNSC members.
Pezeshkian said that the MoU is a diplomatic achievement for the Iranian people, stressing that Iran will under no circumstances back down from its people's rights, fundamental principles, and national interests in its negotiations with the United States to reach a final agreement.
On June 18, Iran and the United States signed the MoU on ending the war in the region on all fronts, including Lebanon. The two sides have begun negotiations to reach a final agreement, mainly on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief.
On Monday, Pezeshkian said in a post on the social media platform X that reaching an understanding is a bilateral matter, adding that if the United States honours the MoU, "we will also fulfil our obligations."
He also stressed that Iran responds to "unreasonable boasting and unfounded threats" with rational decision-making and decisive, fearless self-defence.
On Monday, Pezeshkian said that Iranian assets worth 6 billion US dollars currently held in Qatar will be released and returned to the country.
He described the MoU as "a great victory" for the Iranian people.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's interesting that Pezeshkian claims this MoU was done with full coordination with the Supreme Leader. But let's be honest—in Iran, the Supreme Leader has the final say. The President is just a face for diplomacy. Still, if it reduces tensions in the region, that's a good thing.
As a student of international relations, I see this as Iran trying to show internal unity despite US sanctions. The mention of Supreme National Security Council support is key—it shows the establishment is backing this. India should watch closely, especially our Chabahar port interests.
I'm skeptical. Iran's track record with agreements isn't great. The 2015 JCPOA, then Trump pulled out, now this. But if it leads to sanctions relief and stability in Lebanon, maybe it's worth trying. The $6 billion in Qatar being released is a positive sign.
I hope this MoU leads to real peace in the region. As an Indian, I've seen how conflict in West Asia affects our diaspora and oil prices. But I'm cautious—US and Iran have a long history of mistrust. Fingers crossed 🤞 that this isn't just another photo op.
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