'Not to Submit to Humiliation': Iran President Breaks Silence on Peace Deal With US
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By The Slate Bureau
New Delhi, June 15: In a significant diplomatic development, the United States President earlier announced that Washington and Tehran had reached an initial understanding aimed at laying the groundwork for renewed negotiations to end hostilities and revive a broader diplomatic process. The announcement was presented as a preliminary step rather than a final agreement, with both sides expected to continue working through unresolved provisions in the coming rounds of talks.
"What has been agreed upon is an important step toward stopping the war and beginning negotiations, and a final agreement has yet to take shape. The Islamic Republic of Iran has prepared itself for all options, and the government's focus—with or without an agreement—is sincere service to the people. The Iranian nation has learned from its martyred Imam not to submit to humiliation," said Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
He added in another tweet, "The memorandum of understanding that has been drafted is the result of months of dialogue and persistent follow-ups in this regard, and if all its provisions are properly implemented, it can be considered a document of pride for the country. I deem it necessary to thank my brothers, Mr. Dr. Qalibaf, Araghchi, the members of the Shura Council, and all those who played a role in this path."
Iran President mentioned America: "After intensive discussions, nearly all members of the Majlis accompanied the text of the memorandum of understanding so that America's true resolve to respect the rights of the Iranian nation could be tested in practice. The guidance of the esteemed Supreme Leader played the greatest role in incorporating clauses to safeguard Iran's national interests, and we are grateful to him for that," he further said.
Against this backdrop, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the emerging memorandum of understanding as a “crucial step” toward potentially halting the conflict and opening a structured path to negotiations. He stressed that while a final deal has yet to take shape, Iran remains prepared for all scenarios and intends to focus on governance and public service regardless of the outcome. Pezeshkian also highlighted that the draft agreement reflects months of sustained dialogue involving senior political and legislative figures in Iran, and said its proper implementation could make it a “document of national pride.”
His remarks come amid domestic political tensions in Iran, where parts of the leadership have faced criticism over engagement with the United States. Pezeshkian defended officials involved in the negotiations, arguing that they should not be labelled as traitors for acting within their official mandate, and credited Iran’s Supreme Leader for shaping safeguards to protect national interests in the evolving framework.
