21/06/2026 21:22 - Internacionales
Un líder religioso con turbante negro y túnica tradicional emitiendo un comunicado oficial desde un podio, con banderas iraníes de fondo y expresión seria y calculadora
In a surprising political maneuver, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, issued a statement on Thursday night distancing himself from the agreement negotiated with the United States. While he gave his approval, he clarified that he did not agree to sign it 'on principle,' leaving the formal responsibility to the elected government.
According to a report by The New York Times, this declaration appears to be an effort to shift political accountability for the deal onto the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Pezeshkian has committed to protecting the rights of Iranians and the 'resistance front,' a term likely referring to Hezbollah, the militant group backed by Iran currently in conflict with Israel.
For international observers, it is crucial to understand that Iran operates under a hybrid political system. While there is an elected President and Parliament, the real strategic power lies with the Supreme Leader, a high-ranking cleric who has the final say on all major state matters.
This strategy mirrors that of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who often permitted negotiations but publicly criticized their implementation to maintain ideological purity.
The 14-point memorandum, signed on June 17, 2026, offers Iran significant economic benefits while postponing detailed negotiations on its nuclear program for a later date. Key stipulations include:
| Provision | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ceasefire | Immediate end to hostilities. |
| Strait of Hormuz | Reopening within 30 days. |
| Reconstruction Fund | USD 300 billion allocated. |
Technical negotiations were scheduled to begin on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. However, they have been postponed indefinitely following Israeli attacks in Lebanon that resulted in at least 25 deaths.
Political analyst Ali Afshari noted that Khamenei's message suggests that further agreements are unlikely and that the regime's foreign policy of confrontation will probably persist.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and a key negotiator, thanked the Supreme Leader and sought to reassure hardliners:
'If the enemy makes exaggerated demands in this process, we have already shown that we have our finger on the trigger and will not hesitate to deliver a crushing response, just as we did in the recent war.'
This political drama unfolds against the backdrop of a regional conflict that began on February 28, 2026, resulting in over 3,700 deaths. Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026, trapping over 500 vessels. Global oil prices have surged, with Brent crude trading between USD 83-84 per barrel.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
