Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an address to the nation on Thursday that domestic critics of the memorandum signed with the US in June are echoing Israel’s narrative, while also dismissing recent speculation about his possible resignation, Anadolu reports.
According to his office, the president defended the agreement that called for ending war on all fronts, open the Strait of Hormuz and hold further negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program, saying those who describe it as a failure are repeating Israel’s narrative.
“We will firmly defend what we have written as a memorandum of understanding,” he said. “Those who want to label it a failure are being unfair, and this is exactly what Israel wants. Knowingly or unknowingly, they are conveying Israel’s message.”
Pezeshkian also dismissed criticism from domestic opponents, saying they failed to recognize the achievements secured through the agreement.
“Either they do not know the leader, or they lack logic and reason. What did we give to the United States? We achieved many accomplishments,” he said.
