Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects U.S. Deal Yet Defers Responsibility to President

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei publicly expressed his disapproval of the recent Iran‑U.S. agreement. He emphasized that the deal was not his initiative. Khamenei placed the responsibility for the pact on Iran’s president. The Supreme Leader clarified that the agreement does not constitute acceptance of U.S. conditions. His remarks underline a split within Iran’s leadership over the negotiation. The president, however, remains the official signatory of the preliminary deal. Observers note the statement may affect the deal’s domestic legitimacy. The next steps will depend on how Iran’s institutions respond to the leader’s stance.