Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says fate of nuclear deal with world powers

Khamenei’s remarks reflected Tehran’s continued deep suspicion of the United States, despite his backing President Hassan Rouhani in reaching a deal.

The editorial noted: “Using the phrase ‘whether this text is approved or disapproved shows his lack of trust in the text of the deal.

Khamenei also stressed his support for all forces fighting Israel, the Islamic republic’s arch-foe. Moderates also believe the deal would have never been reached without Khamenei’s private approval.

It’s expected that the agreement will be implemented by the end of current year after being ratified in Congress and Iran’s parliament as well as when the global Atomic Energy Agency confirms that Iran is cooperating with this UN body based on mutual agreement between Iran and IAEA, achieved simultaneously with JCPOA.

On Wednesday, Firouzabadi said Iran would continue its missile tests in due course in line with Ayatollah Khamenei’s directives.

But unlike European competitors, U.S. firms will struggle to gain any toehold in Iran due to fear among Iranian officials of being seen to be coming under any American influence, and because U.S. economic sanctions not related to the nuclear programme will remain in place.

The July 14 deal’s main focus is curbing Iran’s present nuclear program that could be used to make weapons. But Western diplomats from IAEA member nations who are familiar with the probe are doubtful that Iran will diverge from claiming that all its nuclear activities are – and were – peaceful, despite what they say is evidence to the contrary.

During nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the P5+1 group, comprising the US, Britain, Russia, China, and France plus Germany, the six states exerted pressure on Iran over its military capabilities.