World ( The cow news digital ) Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has stated that Tehran was initially not fully aligned with the agreement reached with the United States, and that his approval was granted only after assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding the protection of national interests.
In a written statement carried by Iranian state media, the Supreme Leader clarified that any future direct negotiations with the United States should not be interpreted as Iran accepting Washington’s position or abandoning its own principles. He emphasized that such diplomatic engagement would remain strictly within the framework of formal state-to-state relations.
Khamenei revealed that he personally held reservations about the agreement, but said he approved it after receiving firm commitments from President Pezeshkian. According to him, the Iranian president assured that his government would fully safeguard the rights of the Iranian people and the interests of the country’s so-called resistance front, and would take full responsibility for implementing the deal.
The Supreme Leader further warned that Iran would not tolerate any attempt by the United States to introduce additional demands or alter the terms of the agreement during its implementation phase. He stressed that Tehran would remain bound only by the clauses mutually agreed upon, and would reject any form of unilateral pressure or new conditions.
“If the United States attempts to act with greed or impose further demands, Iran will not accept it under any circumstances,” he stated, according to the official statement.
The remarks come amid heightened diplomatic activity following the signing of a memorandum of understanding involving Iran, the United States, and Pakistan as a facilitator. The agreement was reportedly signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acting as a mediator.
Following the signing, reports indicated that the planned follow-up meeting in Switzerland was cancelled, with technical teams expected to continue discussions instead of high-level political representatives.
In a related development, maritime restrictions were reportedly eased, with Iran allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States announced the lifting of naval blockades on Iranian maritime operations. These steps led to the restoration of limited sea traffic in the region.
Analysts note that while the agreement signals cautious diplomatic progress, deep mistrust and differing interpretations of commitments remain key challenges for long-term stability.
