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Mojtaba Khamenei says he backed U.S.-Iran deal despite objections
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80% right-leaningFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei said he personally had reservations about the U.S.-Iran deal but approved it after assurances from Iran’s National Security Council. Iran also published the deal’s terms, while parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf called the agreement a defeat for the United States.
- 01Khamenei said he approved the deal despite initially opposing it.
- 02He warned Iran would not yield to excessive U.S. demands.
- 03Iran published terms for ending the war with the United States.
- 04The deal includes no nuclear weapons for Iran and a 60-day timeline.
- 05Qalibaf called the agreement a defeat for Washington.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei says he backed U.S.-Iran deal despite objections
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei says he initially opposed the US-Iran deal
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