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Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations ...
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Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights
Jun 18, 2026
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A screen displays an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS — Majid Asgaripour
June 18 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view, after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran's rights and the interests of the "Resistance Front" would be safeguarded.
In a written message to the Iranian nation, Khamenei said Pezeshkian, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had accepted responsibility for ensuring the agreement protected Iran's interests and pledged not to yield if Washington made what he described as excessive demands.
Khamenei added that future face-to-face negotiations with the United States would not mean accepting "the enemy's positio…
Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights
Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights
<p>June 18 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view, after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran's rights and the interests of the "Resistance Front" would be safeguarded.</p>
'Different view' but Khamenei backs US deal, signals face-to-face talks ...
'Different view' but Khamenei backs US deal, signals face-to-face talks ...
Iran’s Supreme LeaderAyatollah Mojtaba Khameneion Thursday (June 18) said he had approved the Iran–US deal to end the Middle East war despite holding a “different view” on the memorandum of understanding.
“In principle, I had a different view (about the memorandum of understanding), but I issued my permission due to the commitment that the honourable (Iranian) president… gave me,” he said in a message read on state television.
He added that the commitment was aimed at protecting “the rights of the Iranian nation and the Resistance Front.”
Quick answers to key questions
Khamenei's approval indicates a willingness to engage with the US for peace despite his differing views on the agreement, aimed at protecting Iranian national rights.
He issued his permission due to assurances from Iranian President Pezeshkian that the agreement would protect Iran's rights and interests, particularly if faced with excessive demands.
Future negotiations will be face-to-face, focusing on Iran's priorities, with a clear stance that engagement does not equate to acceptance of US viewpoints.
Key unresolved issues include n…
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Iran’s Khamenei says he approved MoU with US despite reservations
Iran’s Khamenei says he approved MoU with US despite reservations
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorized a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and US presidents despite holding a different view, after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran’s rights and the interests of the “Resistance Front” would be safeguarded.In a written message to the Iranian people, Khamenei said Pezeshkian, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had accepted responsibility for ensuring the agreement protected Iran’s interests and pledged not to yield if Washington made what he described as excessive demands.Khamenei added that future face-to-face negotiations with the US would not mean accepting “the enemy’s position.”
Mojtaba Khamenei backs direct US talks, warns Iran will not yield to ...
Mojtaba Khamenei backs direct US talks, warns Iran will not yield to ...
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday endorsed direct negotiations with the United States, in a statement delivered via text message read on Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, marking his first public reaction to thememorandum of understanding (MoU) signeda day earlier by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to end the war between the two countries.
Khamenei confirmed he had authorised the agreement despite holding a different view on the deal, saying Trump had “out of desperation, resorted to various forms of pressure and leverage to bring about this outcome.”
The full text of the message of Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, addressing the Iranian nation regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the presidents of Iran and America, June 18, 2026pic.twitter.com/9nSD2NfkVe
He said he authorised the agreement in light of a commitment given to him by President Pezeshkian, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, to safeguard the rights of the Iranian nation and the “Resistance Front,” and given his …
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Approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's ...
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said he had reservations about the memorandum of understanding with the United States but ultimately approved it after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior security officials that Iran's interests would be protected.
In his first public response since the US-Iran draft agreement was signed virtually, Khamenei said he authorised the agreement after officials pledged to safeguard "the rights of the Iranian nation and the resistance front."
"I had a different view regarding the MOU with the US, but due to the commitment of the Iranian president and other members of the Supreme National Security Council, I issued permission," he said.
Khamenei also sought to reassure critics of engagement with Washington, stressing that future negotiations would not amount to accepting American positions.
"Future in-person negotiations that are going to take place do not mean accepting the enemy's point of view," he said.
Warning Washington against pushing Tehran too far, Khamenei added: "If the American side wants to be too demanding, we will not accept …
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized a memorandum of understanding with the US, despite personal reservations. He granted approval after receiving assurances that Iran's rights and the "Resistance Front" would be protected. The agreement, signed by both presidents, aims to end hostilities and pave the way for further negotiations.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khameini issues statement
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the presidents of Iran and the United States despite his reservations, and said future negotiations with Washington would be held face-to-face, though such talks would not amount to accepting the U.S. position.
In a message addressed to the Iranian nation, Khamenei said he had initially held a different view on the agreement but granted permission after receiving assurances from President
Masoud Pezeshkian
and other members of the
Supreme National Security Council
that the rights of the Iranian nation and the interests of the "Resistance Front" would be safeguarded.
The Iranian leader said the MoU was signed after officials made extensive efforts to reach an agreement, while asserting that the U.S. president had used "all kinds of leverage" to bring it about.
Khamenei said Pezeshkian, acting as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had personally committed on behalf of himself and other council members to protecting …
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The passionate and loyal nation of Iran,
As you have b...
🇮🇷🇺🇸| ❗️BREAKING: Leader of Iran, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei regarding the Iran-US MoU:In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
The passionate and loyal nation of Iran,
As you have been informed, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the presidents of Iran and America.
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Iran's Khamenei says he approved US agreement despite reservations
Iran's Khamenei says he approved US agreement despite reservations
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Corroboration
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5×cross-perspective · 2Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents.
gulfindiamideast_indotherturkey
alarabiya“Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorized a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and US presidents despite holding a different view”
almonitor“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view”
dailysabah“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that he was initially unconvinced about signing a memorandum of understanding with the United States, but ultimately autho...”
timesofindia“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized a memorandum of understanding with the US, despite personal reservations.”
al-monitor.com“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view”
5×cross-perspective · 2Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had personal reservations about the memorandum of understanding with the United States.
gulfindiamideast_indotherturkey
alarabiya“Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorized a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and US presidents despite holding a different view”
almonitor“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view”
dailysabah“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that he was initially unconvinced about signing a memorandum of understanding with the United States, but ultimately autho...”
timesofindia“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized a memorandum of understanding with the US, despite personal reservations.”
al-monitor.com“Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view”
4×broadly confirmedIran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved the memorandum of understanding after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran’s rights and the interests of the 'Resistance Front' would be safeguarded.
gulfindiamideast_indother
alarabiya“after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran’s rights and the interests of the “Resistance Front” would be safeguarded.”
almonitor“after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran's rights and the interests of the "Resistance Front" would be safeguarded.”
timesofindia“He granted approval after receiving assurances that Iran's rights and the "Resistance Front" would be protected.”
al-monitor.com“after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran's rights and the interests of the "Resistance Front" would be safeguarded.”
2×broadly confirmedPresident Masoud Pezeshkian, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, accepted responsibility for ensuring the agreement protected Iran's interests and pledged not to yield if Washington made excessive demands.
gulfother
alarabiya“Pezeshkian, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had accepted responsibility for ensuring the agreement protected Iran's interests and pledged not to yield if Washington made what he described as excessive demands.”
al-monitor.com“Pezeshkian, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had accepted responsibility for ensuring the agreement protected Iran's interests and pledged not to yield if Washington made what he described as excessive demands.”
2×broadly confirmedIran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that future face-to-face negotiations with the US would not mean accepting 'the enemy’s position.'
gulfother
alarabiya“Khamenei added that future face-to-face negotiations with the US would not mean accepting “the enemy’s position.””
al-monitor.com“Khamenei added that f”
Single-source · 3 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
Supreme Leader Khamenei expressed reservations about the interim deal with the US, but most top decision-makers back it.
aljazeera
A memorandum of understanding was signed between the presidents of Iran and America.
bluesky
The agreement aims to end hostilities and pave the way for further negotiations.
timesofindia
Framing · 6 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
alarabiya
“despite holding a different view”
→ had reservations
dailysabah
“initially unconvinced”
→ had reservations
timesofindia
“personal reservations”
→ had reservations
alarabiya
“the enemy’s position”
→ US position
timesofindia
“protected”
→ safeguarded
aljazeera
“most top decision-makers back it”
→ most top decision-makers support it
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