Tehran, Jun 14, 2026 -Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said the country's highest security authority supports the "path of dialogue", after hardliners criticised Tehran's negotiating team in talks with the United States. "The Supreme National Security Council has concluded that the path of dialogue should be pursued," Pezeshkian said in a meeting with media executives, according to the presidency's website.He added that the council was in charge of "decisions regarding war and negotiations".
Iran's top security body backs 'path of dialogue': President Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country's highest security authority backs the "path of dialogue" in negotiations with the United States. This statement comes amid criticism from hardliners regarding Tehran's negotiating team. The Supreme National Security Council, responsible for decisions on war and negotiations, has concluded that dialogue should be pursued.














