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Slain Ayatollah wanted peace talks with US, Iranian president says
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei supported a diplomatic solution to resolve the long-standing conflict with the United States, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly more extreme than his father, and tensions between Iran and the US remain high with little progress in negotiations.
- Pezeshkian advocates ending the conflict through diplomacy from a position of strength, despite facing criticism within Iran’s regime for suggesting negotiations amid ongoing sanctions and economic challenges.
- Hardliners in Iran, including lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian, oppose Pezeshkian’s stance, arguing that seeking peace now signals weakness and could embolden adversaries like the US and Israel.
- The 60-day cease-fire between Iran and the US recently expired without a peace agreement, and Washington is preparing new sanctions expected to further impact Iran’s economy.
