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Iranian Leadership Split Nearly Derailed Last-Minute Deal Approval
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67% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
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A New York Times report says infighting in Iran almost blocked approval of a memorandum of understanding. After the Israeli strike in Beirut, Iran considered freezing the signing and preparing a missile response, but Qatari pressure helped keep the deal alive.
- 01Iran’s top leadership nearly blocked approval of a memorandum of understanding.
- 02Mojtaba Khamenei approved the text on Saturday, despite hardline opposition.
- 03The Israeli strike in Beirut triggered threats to freeze the signing and respond militarily.
- 04Qatar pressured Iranian officials to avoid empowering the deal’s opponents.
- 05Tehran’s last-minute amendment request was rejected, and delays risked angering Trump.
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