19/06/2026 12:22 - Internacionales
El ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei pronunciando un discurso oficial ante una multitud en Teherán, Irán, con banderas iraníes de fondo y una atmósfera política tensa.
The signing of the peace agreement between Iran and the United States, which brought an end to the devastating Middle East conflict, has revealed significant tensions within the Iranian regime's leadership. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei made an unusual public admission about his initial disagreement with the strategy that led to this historic understanding.
The Supreme Leader (currently Mojtaba Khamenei) is the highest authority in Iran, holding ultimate power over all state matters. This position was previously held by his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for over three decades until his death in March 2026. The "Axis of Resistance" refers to Iran's network of regional allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and various groups across the Middle East that oppose Western and Israeli influence.
In a message addressed to the Iranian people on June 18, 2026, Khamenei explained that, in principle, he held a different opinion regarding the agreement reached with Washington. However, he decided to authorize the process after President Masud Pezeshkian and the Supreme National Security Council provided guarantees that Iranian interests would be protected.
According to Khamenei, Pezeshkian personally assured him that Iran would not accept harmful conditions during negotiations with the United States. "If the American side attempted to raise excessive demands, we would not submit," the Supreme Leader stated, emphasizing that Iran's dignity and interests remained non-negotiable.
Far from presenting the agreement as a political rapprochement, Khamenei sought to mark a clear distance and convey that the regime will continue to view the United States as a strategic adversary.
"Future in-person negotiations will not imply acceptance of the enemy's position."
The Supreme Leader also directly questioned Donald Trump, stating that it was the White House that pushed to finalize the understanding "in an act of desperation."
The 14-point memorandum of understanding, signed on June 17, 2026 during the G7 summit in Versailles, establishes:
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Ceasefire | Immediate cessation of all hostilities |
| Strait of Hormuz | Reopening of this critical waterway (20% of global oil passes through it) |
| Naval Blockade | Lifting within 30 days |
| Reconstruction Fund | USD 300 billion allocated |
| Enriched Uranium | Dilution under IAEA supervision |
| Final Agreement | 60-day negotiation period |
Start Date: February 28, 2026
Casualties: Over 3,700 deaths
Mediator: Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif
Formal Signing: June 19, 2026 in Bürgenstock, Switzerland
Brent Oil: USD 83-84 per barrel
Blocked Vessels: Over 500 ships
Affected Sailors: More than 11,000
Global Fuel Prices: Rose 24% during conflict
The Supreme Leader's intervention carries significant weight as it marks his first public reaction to the pact since assuming office in March 2026, following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the US-Israeli attacks that triggered the regional war.
Since then, the new Supreme Leader had not made public appearances and had limited himself to disseminating messages through official state channels.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Oman and Iran that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. It is one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints. Any closure directly impacts global oil prices and energy security worldwide, which explains the international community's intense focus on this agreement.
The statements reveal an attempt to balance two messages within Iran: supporting a decision made by the government and security institutions, while simultaneously preventing the agreement from being interpreted by the regime's hardline factions as a political concession to Washington.
Khamenei specifically mentioned that guarantees included protecting the "Axis of Resistance," referring to Iran's regional alliance network including Hezbollah in Lebanon. The US-Iran agreement also includes commitments regarding Lebanon, where Israeli troops remain in the south despite the ceasefire.
The memorandum opens a 60-day period to negotiate a definitive agreement on Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of economic sanctions. Future talks constitute one of the most sensitive points for Tehran, and Khamenei made clear he does not consider this process to imply a modification of the Islamic Republic's strategic stance toward the United States.
This peace agreement represents a historic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. For decades, Iran and the US have been adversaries. The conflict that began in early 2026 caused thousands of deaths and disrupted global oil markets. A successful permanent agreement could reshape regional dynamics, affect oil prices worldwide, and influence security from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean.
Sources: Infobae, Reuters, AFP, EFE, Europa Press.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
