Khamenei Approved US Deal on Consensus Despite Different View

Pakistan News Desk June 19, 2026

First Published 1 day ago

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Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has revealed that he held a different viewpoint regarding the memorandum of understanding with the United States but approved it based on a consensus reached by the country’s leadership.

In a message released on Thursday, Khamenei stated, “My point of view on the memorandum of understanding with America was different, but I approved it on the consensus of President Pezeshkian and the Supreme National Security Council.”

He clarified that allowing direct, individual-level negotiations in the future “does not mean that the enemy’s point of view has been accepted.” He issued a warning that Iran would not bow to excessive demands from the American side.

The Supreme Leader said he granted permission for the deal only after the Iranian president and other officials assured him they would take responsibility for protecting the rights of the Iranian nation and the “resistance front.”

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Updated: 9:29 AM PKT — June 19, 2026

In a social media message, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei elaborated that his approval for the memorandum of understanding with the United States was granted based on the Iranian president’s personal commitment to safeguard the rights of the Iranian nation and the “Resistance Front.”

Khamenei asserted that the American president acted “out of desperation” to bring about the agreement. He also clarified that any future in-person negotiations would not mean an acceptance of the “enemy’s position” and warned that Iran would not submit to “excessive demands” from the American side.

Updated: 5:06 AM PKT — June 19, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has welcomed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s recent statement regarding the memorandum of understanding with the United States. Araghchi affirmed that the country’s foreign policy will continue to protect Iranian interests. He added that under the Supreme Leader’s guidance, Iran’s rights, dignity, and freedom would be safeguarded.

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