# Supreme Leader Khamenei

A Fragile Rapprochement: Iran and U.S. Ink Landmark MOU Despite Supreme Leader’s Reservations

Iran and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to manage ongoing tensions, a move sanctioned by Supreme Leader Khamenei despite his personal disagreement with the terms. The agreement signals a strategic shift toward de-escalation fueled by economic necessity and a mutual desire to avoid direct conflict.