Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an address to the nation on Thursday that domestic critics of the memorandum signed with the US in June are echoing Israel’s narrative, while also dismissing recent speculation about his possible resignation, Anadolu reports. “We will firmly defend what we have written as a memorandum of understanding,” he said. READ: Trump says Iran wants deal with US, doesn’t want to be hitHe said critics “stand on the sidelines” offering opinions on the economy, politics and sociology, only to criticize the government’s decisions if problems arise later. On June 18, Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding through Pakistani and Qatari mediation, ending active hostilities and launching negotiations toward a final agreement. READ: Channel 12: Mossad chief dismisses senior officials after reported failure to topple Iranian regime