Internal Political Conflict and Diplomatic Talks Regarding the Iran-US Agreement

關於伊朗-美國協議的內部政治衝突與外交談判

Jun 21, 2026, 15:56

Introduction

The Iranian government is currently holding technical talks with the United States in Switzerland. At the same time, it is dealing with internal arguments over the leak of secret government orders.

伊朗政府目前在瑞士與美國進行技術性談判。與此同時，該國正處理關於政府機密指令外洩而引起的內部爭論。

Main Body

The diplomatic process focuses on a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to end conflicts in West Asia. A high-level group, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and including the Foreign Minister and Central Bank Governor, has met in Zurich. Ghalibaf and spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that these meetings are necessary to verify that the US is following its previous promises, as they claimed the US has broken contracts in the past. Ghalibaf also mentioned the Minab school incident as a moral reason for their current actions.

外交進程集中在一份旨在結束西亞衝突的 14 項諒解備忘錄 (MoU)。由議會議長 Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf 領隊，成員包括外交部長與央行行長的高層代表團已在蘇黎世會面。Ghalibaf 與發言人 Esmaeil Baghaei 強調，這些會議是必要的，用以核實美國是否履行之前的承諾，因為他們聲稱美國過去曾違約。Ghalibaf 還提到 Minab 學校事件是他們目前採取行動的道德理由。

Meanwhile, a political divide has appeared after comments made by Mahmoud Nabavian, a deputy chair of the national security council. Nabavian asserted that the Supreme Leader had set eleven strict conditions for continuing the talks. These requirements reportedly include the return of frozen assets, the end of sanctions, and full control over the Strait of Hormuz, especially regarding transit fees. Furthermore, Nabavian argued that previous talks in Islamabad did not follow the Supreme Leader's instructions, which he believes made those negotiations invalid.

與此同時，在國家安全委員會副主席 Mahmoud Nabavian發表評論後，出現了政治分歧。Nabavian 主張最高領袖為繼續談判設定了 11 項嚴格條件。據報導，這些要求包括歸還被凍結的資產、取消制裁，以及對霍爾木茲海峽的全面控制，特別是關於過路費的部分。此外，Nabavian 認為之前在伊斯蘭堡的談判未遵循最高領袖的指示，因此他認為那些談判是無效的。

In response, the government acted quickly to censor these disclosures. The state broadcaster, IRIB, stopped Nabavian's interview and deleted the recording, which led to the resignation of a senior official. While the negotiating team dismissed Nabavian's claims as inaccurate, the IRIB described the leak as a legal violation. Consequently, this situation highlights a deeper ideological split, with reformists claiming that the IRIB is being used by the hardline Stability Front, the group to which Nabavian belongs.

作為回應，政府迅速採取行動審查這些披露內容。國家廣播公司 IRIB 停止了 Nabavian 的訪問並刪除錄音，導致一名高級官員辭職。雖然談判團隊駁斥 Nabavian 的說法是不準確的，但 IRIB 將此次外洩描述為法律違規。因此，這種情況凸顯了更深層次的意識形態分歧，改革派聲稱 IRIB 正被 Nabavian 所屬的強硬派「穩定陣線」利用。

Conclusion

Iran is continuing its technical discussions in Switzerland to ensure the US follows the MoU, even though there is internal instability regarding the secrecy of the Supreme Leader's orders.

伊朗繼續在瑞士進行技術性討論，以確保美國遵守諒解備忘錄，儘管內部對於最高領袖指令的保密性存在不穩定因素。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Power-Up': Moving from Simple to Sophisticated

An A2 student says: "The government stopped the interview because it was a secret."

A B2 student says: "The government acted quickly to censor these disclosures."

The Linguistic Bridge: High-Impact Verbs To move toward B2, you must stop relying on generic words like do, make, stop, or say. Instead, use "Precision Verbs" that describe the intent of the action. Look at how this article transforms basic ideas into professional diplomacy:

Instead of 'talk about' $\rightarrow$ Use "Emphasize" (Example: Ghalibaf emphasized that these meetings are necessary.) Why? It shows the speaker is putting strong pressure on a specific point.
Instead of 'say' $\rightarrow$ Use "Assert" (Example: Nabavian asserted that the Supreme Leader had set conditions.) Why? Asserting is not just speaking; it is claiming something is true with total confidence.
Instead of 'fix/finish' $\rightarrow$ Use "Verify" (Example: ...necessary to verify that the US is following its promises.) Why? It implies a formal process of checking for truth.

💡 Pro-Tip for the Transition Notice the phrase "Ideological split." An A2 learner describes people as "different" or "fighting." A B2 learner describes the nature of the fight. By adding an adjective like ideological (relating to beliefs) to a noun like split (division), you create a complex image with only two words.

Quick Shift Summary:

A2 Logic (Basic)	B2 Logic (Nuanced)
The US broke the deal.	The US broken contracts in the past.
He said it was wrong.	He dismissed the claims as inaccurate.
They are fighting inside.	There is internal instability.

Vocabulary Learning

memorandum (n.)

A written note or document that records the terms of a business deal or agreement.

Example:The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the new project.

verify (v.)

To check or prove that something is true, accurate, or justified.

Example:The bank needs to verify your identity before opening a new account.

asserted (v.)

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Example:The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent despite the evidence.

invalid (adj.)

Not officially acceptable or not based on sound reasoning.

Example:The contract was declared invalid because it had not been signed by both parties.

censor (v.)

To remove parts of a book, movie, or news report that are considered offensive or politically unacceptable.

Example:The government attempted to censor the news report to hide the scandal.

disclosures (n.)

The act of making secret information known to the public.

Example:The whistleblower's disclosures revealed corruption within the organization.

ideological (adj.)

Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory.

Example:The two political parties have a deep ideological divide regarding healthcare.

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