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Tehran hardliners say negotiators lack Mojtaba Khamenei’s backing

Jun 13, 2026, 21:23 GMT+1

Hardline protesters in Tehran accused Iran’s negotiating team of acting without the supreme leader’s approval, pointing to Mojtaba Khamenei’s silence on talks as a sign that he has not endorsed them.

“Sir, a question: Imam Mojtaba Khamenei even issued a message about a plane tree for Nature Day. How come he has not said a single sentence about approving negotiations?" #A_hint_is_enough_for_the_wise #No_to_negotiations_with_killers," reads a placard held by a protester during Saturday rallies.

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