Irans Political Factions Weigh In On US Peace Deal Proposal

Tehran, Iran - Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed reservations about Iran’s interim peace deal with the United States, according to a written statement attributed to him. The agreement was signed by President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump through mediation by Pakistan, Qatar, and others.

Khamenei stated that he had initially held a different view on the deal but granted his permission after receiving explicit acceptance of responsibility from Pezeshkian as head of the Supreme National Security Council. He also emphasized that if the American side makes excessive demands, Iran will not submit to them.

The statement further noted that upcoming in-person negotiations will not mean acceptance of the enemy’s position. Iranian state-linked media reported that Khamenei has conditioned the deal on at least three-quarters of the members of the security council approving it.

In response, the Supreme National Security Council released a statement assuring Khamenei that they will abide by safeguarding “the rights of the Iranian nation and the resistance front” while honouring the memory of Iranian leaders killed during the war with the US. The council has pre-determined plans to retaliate if the other side violates any provisions.

President Pezeshkian described the text as a “historic document and a message from a powerful Iran that peace will be realised under the shadow of mutual respect”. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator, thanked Khamenei for his “guiding and wise message” and emphasized the need to continue pressing for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s hardline political grouping has expressed concerns that the deal could lead to war with the US. In Israel, there is also opposition to the agreement, with advocates calling for military action against Iran to weaken Tehran and its “axis of resistance” coalition.

Source: Al Jazeera