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Iran's Supreme National Security Council warns the US following the ceasefire agreement
[89615] Iran's Supreme National Security Council warns the US following the ceasefire agreement
Iran's Supreme National Security Council declares that it will take counter-measures if the US violates the terms of the new agreement, while interpretations point to complex internal messages surrounding the move.
Statement of the Supreme National Security Council in Iran
The Supreme National Security Council in Iran issued an official statement following the transmission of a message from the Supreme Leader regarding the agreement to end the fighting. According to reports from آخرین خبر and خبرگزاری ایرنا, the government body emphasized that it "will show no leniency" in advancing future negotiations and defending the interests of the Islamic Republic and the "Resistance Front." The Council clarified that it is operating out of a "complete lack of trust in the promise-breaking American enemy" and that it will activate "pre-determined counter-measures" in the event of a breach of terms by Washington.
Interpretation angle on the move
Alongside the official reports, the Telegram channel پیام ایران, which presents a critical position opposing the establishment narrative, claims that the message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei constitutes an attempt at "calculated distancing" of the senior leadership from the agreement. According to this source, while Iran's leadership approved the move, executive responsibility was left at the doorstep of President Pezeshkian and the National Security Council.
Regional developments
Meanwhile, regional diplomatic activity continues. SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو reported that Qasim al-Araji, Iraq's National Security Advisor, met in Sulaymaniyah with senior officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The meeting focused on the implementation of the security agreement signed between Tehran and Baghdad, a move that aligns with Iran's efforts to fortify its influence on its borders during this sensitive time.