Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, according to corroborated reports. Khamenei had reservations about the agreement but approved it 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. 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. Khamenei stated that future face-to-face negotiations with the U.S. would not mean accepting the U.S. position. According to Al Jazeera, Khamenei expressed reservations about the interim deal with the U.S., but most top decision-makers support it. The memorandum of understanding was signed between the presidents of Iran and America, according to Bluesky. The agreement aims to end hostilities and pave the way for further negotiations, according to Times of India.