▲ Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on June 14 (local time) that the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), the body responsible for determining Iran's security policies, supports dialogue with the United States.
According to AFP, the remarks by President Pezeshkian, who is classified as a "moderate," come after hardliners recently criticized the negotiating team regarding ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S.
The media outlet reported that during a meeting with media representatives that day, President Pezeshkian emphasized that "the Supreme National Security Council has concluded that the path of dialogue must continue," noting that the council holds the authority to make decisions regarding war and negotiations.
The council, chaired by the president, is composed of the speaker of parliament, the head of the judiciary, military commanders, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the ministers of foreign affairs and the interior.
Decisions made by the council require the approval of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, to take effect.
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