Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights
Supreme Leader Khamenei authorizes direct Iran-U.S. negotiations and a memorandum of understanding, despite personal opposition, following presidential recommendation.
- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei authorized Iranian negotiators to conduct direct talks with the U.S. in Switzerland, though he stressed the decision "does not signify acceptance of the enemy's views."
- Authorization followed the recommendation of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Supreme National Security Council, with Khamenei conditioning approval on safeguarding "the rights of the Iranian nation and the Axis of Resistance."
- Analyst Zimmt noted that delegating authority to the president provides Khamenei with political insulation, allowing him to claim credit for favorable outcomes while distancing himself from potential diplomatic failures.
- With the public "green light" now granted, Iranian negotiators are preparing to head to Switzerland for the first round of direct talks planned for this weekend, though U.S. Vice President Vance indicated possible travel delays.
- Reports indicate the supreme leader has not appeared publicly since being wounded in an Israeli strike during the war, suggesting the current diplomatic pivot is being managed through written channels rather than direct messaging.
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