Tehran: President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the Leader's approval to begin negotiations aimed at securing benefits for the nation, noting that the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) is committed to protecting the rights of the Iranians. In a message late on Thursday, Pezeshkian said that the Leader's message to the nation defined the responsibilities of all parties involved in the negotiation process.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, earlier, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei issued a message to the Iranian nation regarding the memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the United States. Pezeshkian expressed his appreciation for the Leader's acknowledgment of the efforts and goodwill demonstrated by officials, as well as his authorization to initiate talks aimed at securing benefits for the Iranian people.

'As president and chairman of the Supreme National Security Council, along with other members of the council, I consider myself committed to paying maximum attention to his concerns and to safeguarding the rights of the Iranian people and the Resistance Front,' Pezeshkian said. He emphasized that the red line for officials is the national interest and the preservation of the dignity, honor, and authority of the Iranian people. 'With the negotiating team's maximum attention to detail and with firm trust in God's grace, a great victory will be achieved,' he said.