The Telegraph: Video secretly filmed inside Iranian parliament exposes divisions over nuclear talks
Hardliner claiming to speak from the Supreme Leader heard calling Foreign Minister Zarif a 'traitor' for agreeing a deal with the West
Iranians have been captivated by a video circulating on social media that shows lawmakers arguing over the ongoing nuclear negotiations with world powers.
The video, which surfaced Monday, shows Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who has led the nuclear talks, and hard-line lawmaker Mahdi Kouchakzadeh in a heated exchange, apparently during a closed session of parliament.
The hard-liner calls Zarif a "traitor," claiming he speaks for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which then prompts an angry reaction from the minister.
Update #1: Video leaked on social media exposes divisions among Iran lawmakers on nuclear talks with West -- AP
Update #2: Video shows controversy between Iranian officials over nuke talks -- PanArmenian
WNU Editor: The final word on this nuclear deal will come from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei .... the lawmakers may disagree, but they will all tow the line once he makes his decision.
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