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National Security Committee member Mojtaba Zarei reported in Spring 2026 that negotiation decisions with Washington are constantly adjusted under the Leader's supervision. Ghalibaf stated in May 2026 that Hezbollah and the Lebanese people are a top priority, rejecting any attempts to separate them from the settlement. Mid-May 2026 statements indicated that the Islamabad negotiations followed a legally and religiously defined framework to protect national achievements. 2026 sources noted that exclusive authority over the nuclear file rests with the Leader, ruling out current concessions.
