Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly addressed the recently signed agreement with the United States for the first time. In a written statement, Khamenei confirmed he authorized the memorandum of understanding despite his personal objections. This marks a significant acknowledgement of the deal from the highest authority in Iran, following weeks of speculation regarding internal debate. The specifics of the agreement remain largely undisclosed, but it reportedly involves the release of Iranian funds frozen in the U.S. in exchange for the release of American citizens detained in Iran. Khamenei’s statement suggests internal resistance to the deal within the Iranian leadership. The leader’s acknowledgement aims to frame the agreement as a necessary, though undesirable, step. Further details regarding the agreement and Khamenei’s rationale are expected to emerge in the coming days.