Intense public debates have erupted in Iran's Assembly of Experts regarding negotiations over the nuclear program and possible agreements with the United States.
According to reports, more than 60 members of the Assembly have signed a statement warning against respecting what they call religious “red lines” in the negotiation process. The statement also includes serious and controversial allegations, including alleged incitements that have triggered immediate institutional reactions.

The Assembly leadership has publicly condemned the initiative, emphasizing that the group of members has bypassed official procedures for approving institutional positions and does not represent an official decision-making of the body.

The development comes at a time of internal political tensions in Iran, where debates over how to handle the nuclear issue and relations with the West remain sensitive and polarized.

Iranian President Masoud Pesekian visited the holy city of Qom, the country's most important religious center. According to reports, senior Iranian officials usually seek the support of key religious leaders in Qom during periods of strong political tension.

The visit is interpreted as an attempt by the government to bolster support for the religious establishment amid growing confrontation over the post-war settlement and negotiations with the United States.

As Iran International notes, this public clash, in an institution that traditionally operates out of the spotlight and is characterized by internal discipline and silence, reflects the intense confrontations taking place at the top of the Iranian regime over relations with the United States, negotiations, and who has the authority to define the Supreme Leader's "red lines."

Furthermore, in recent weeks, there has been further criticism in Iran that the negotiating team is trying to circumvent the authority and instructions of Mojtaba Khamenei.