Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran will fully adhere to the directives of the country’s Leader, Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, stressing that the memorandum of understanding with international parties represents only the beginning of a complex and challenging process.

In a message addressed to the Leader, Ghalibaf expressed appreciation for his guidance and said it provided a clearer roadmap for the next phase of implementation.

He noted that with the finalization of the memorandum, Iran has only entered the initial stage of a “long and difficult path” aimed at securing the rights of the Iranian people and the “resistance front” from what he called an unreliable adversary.

Iran not to allow undermining of commitments

Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran would not allow the opposing side to undermine its commitments through pressure or non-compliance, adding that Tehran views diplomacy as one of several arenas of confrontation.

He further stated that Iran’s guarantee for the implementation of the memorandum lies not only in its written provisions but in the country’s political and military strength, referring to recent regional tensions as evidence of Iran’s deterrent capabilities.

Ghalibaf also said Iran remains committed to defending what it considers its red lines in negotiations, describing the process as part of a broader struggle to secure national interests.

He concluded by expressing hope that the Leader’s message would strengthen national unity in pursuing the conditions set within the memorandum of understanding.

Talks do not mean compliance, acceptance

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Republic, Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, addressed the people of Iran following the signing of the memorandum of understanding with the United States, revealing he initially opposed the agreement but ultimately approved it after receiving assurances that the rights of the Iranian people and the Axis of Resistance would be safeguarded and that no excessive American demands would be accepted.

Addressing the Iranian people in a letter, Sayyed Khamenei stated the officials involved had made considerable efforts in good faith to reach the agreement. "Of course, it was this American president who, out of desperation, resorted to all sorts of levers to bring this about," he said in contrast. 

The Leader said President Masoud Pezeshkian, acting in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had given explicit commitments on behalf of himself and other council members to protect Iran's rights and the interests of the Resistance Front, while assuming full responsibility for the agreement.

Pezeshkian hails MoU 

Earlier today, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shared the memorandum of understanding on X, describing it as a "historic document" and presenting it as a "message from a capable Iran," emphasizing that peace can be achieved through mutual respect.

He also reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic remains firmly committed to global peace while upholding national dignity, independence, progress, and regional cooperation.

It is worth noting that the Iranian President signed the MoU after US President Donald Trump signed the document last night after a dinner with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, at the Palace of Versailles.