Iranian MP leaks Khamenei letters on US deal, sparks legal action
Hardline lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian read excerpts of alleged secret letters from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during a state television broadcast. Nabavian claimed the leader opposed US negotiations and set conditions omitted from a recent memorandum of understanding. Iranian authorities have launched legal proceedings following the broadcast.
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A hardline MP leaked alleged classified correspondence from the Supreme Leader on live television, triggering legal action and a broadcast cutoff.
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Iranian MP Faces Legal Action After Leaking Khamenei Letters on US Deal
confidence 90%Hardline lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian read excerpts of alleged secret letters from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei during a state television broadcast. Nabavian claimed the leader opposed US negotiations and set conditions omitted from a recent memorandum of understanding. Iranian authorities have launched legal proceedings following the broadcast.
What's confirmed:
- Mahmoud Nabavian is a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.
- A state television program was abruptly cut off after Nabavian read excerpts of alleged secret letters from Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Iranian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Nabavian.
- Nabavian alleged that the Supreme Leader opposed negotiations with the United States.
Still unconfirmed:
- Three letters dated April 5 show Mojtaba Khamenei opposed any US memorandum that failed to recognize Iran's uranium-enrichment rights.
- Nabavian was fired mid-interview.
- The leaked letters contained 11 specific conditions for a US deal.