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Khamenei Relative Slams Opponents of US MOU as Pezeshkian Defends Negotiation Process
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Khamenei Relative Slams Opponents of US MOU as Pezeshkian Defends Negotiation Process

From Arab Times · () English

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  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority over the country's war policy and negotiations with the US.
  • A relative of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei criticized opponents of a potential US memorandum of understanding, while Pezeshkian defended the negotiation process.
  • This exchange highlights internal discussions and differing views within Iran regarding foreign policy and engagement with the United States.

President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran asserted that all decisions concerning the nation's war policy and its dealings with the United States ultimately rest with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This clarification comes amid a backdrop of internal debate and differing viewpoints on engaging with Washington.

Recently, a relative of Khamenei publicly criticized those who oppose a potential memorandum of understanding with the US. In response, Pezeshkian defended the ongoing negotiation process, underscoring the complex dynamics at play within Iran's political establishment regarding foreign relations.

The exchange reveals a nuanced internal discourse on Iran's foreign policy. While the Supreme Leader retains final authority, figures like Pezeshkian are navigating the complexities of international engagement, facing both support and criticism from within the country's leadership circles.

decisions regarding the country's war policy and negotiations with the United States are ultimately made by Supreme Leader

— Masoud PezeshkianIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian explaining the ultimate decision-making authority on foreign policy matters.
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