Khamenei’s MoU stance stirs debate as Iran and US meet in Switzerland
Summary
Senior negotiators from Iran and the United States met in Switzerland to discuss a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict that began with US and Israeli actions in February. Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei showed reluctance but ultimately approved the deal, though some Iranian hardliners oppose it and question its terms, especially regarding Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- Iran and the US are meeting in Switzerland to advance a signed MoU aimed at ending recent hostilities.
- Iran’s delegation was led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- The US delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance.
- Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei expressed initial disagreement but gave approval after President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted responsibility.
- Some Iranian hardliners, including cleric Mahmoud Nabavian, oppose the MoU and claim Khamenei wanted stricter conditions such as control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- An interview critical of the MoU was abruptly cut from Iranian state TV, leading to the resignation of the channel’s director.
- Most members of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council voted for the MoU, except for hardliner Saeed Jalili.
- Iran stressed the need to enforce the deal in Lebanon first, amid ongoing tensions and conflicting claims about the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
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