The Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Republic, Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, addressed the people of Iran following the signing of the memorandum of understanding with the United States, revealing he initially opposed the agreement but ultimately approved it after receiving assurances that the rights of the Iranian people and the Axis of Resistance would be safeguarded and that no excessive American demands would be accepted.

Addressing the Iranian people in a letter, Sayyed Khamenei stated the officials involved had made considerable efforts in good faith to reach the agreement. "Of course, it was this American president who, out of desperation, resorted to all sorts of levers to bring this about," he said in contrast. 

The Leader said President Masoud Pezeshkian, acting in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had given explicit commitments on behalf of himself and other council members to protect Iran's rights and the interests of the Resistance Front, while assuming full responsibility for the agreement.

He added that the Iranian people and leadership would now await the fulfillment of those commitments and conditions, stressing that any future negotiations with Washington should not be construed as acceptance of "the enemy's point of view."

Concluding his letter, the Leader expressed hope that the Iranian nation would achieve "every manner of victory and triumph."

The full text of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's address to the Iranian people regarding the memorandum of understanding between the presidents of Iran and the United States

 

To the faithful Iranian people,

 

As you are aware, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the presidents of Iran and the United States. In reaching this stage, the officials concerned exerted great efforts out of concern and good faith. It was, of course, the President of the United States who, out of desperation, resorted to all sorts of levers to bring this about.

 

As for me, I held a different view in principle. However, in light of the commitment presented to me by the President of the Republic, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, on behalf of himself and all its members, regarding the safeguarding of the rights of the Iranian people and the Resistance Front, and his explicit declaration that he would assume responsibility for this matter, I granted permission for it to proceed. They also stated unequivocally that they would not submit to any excessive demands should the American side attempt to impose them.

 

From this moment onward, we—that is, you, the proud Iranian people, and this humble servant—shall await the realization of these conditions. It is self-evident, however, that any direct negotiations that may take place in the future do not signify acceptance of the enemy's point of view.

 

We hope that the blessed prayers of our Master—may God hasten his noble reappearance—will bring the noble Iranian nation every manner of victory and triumph.

 

Pezeshkian hails MoU 

Earlier today, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shared the memorandum of understanding on X, describing it as a "historic document" and presenting it as a "message from a capable Iran," emphasizing that peace can be achieved through mutual respect.

He also reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic remains firmly committed to global peace while upholding national dignity, independence, progress, and regional cooperation.

It is worth noting that the Iranian President signed the MoU after US President Donald Trump signed the document last night after a dinner with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, at the Palace of Versailles.

این یک سند تاریخی و پیامی از ایران مقتدر است: صلح در سایه احترام متقابل تحقق خواهد یافت.

جمهوری اسلامی ایران به صلح جهانی با حفظ عزت و استقلال، پیشرفت و همکاری منطقه‌ای همواره متعهد و پایبند است. pic.twitter.com/FgbeHSioKX

— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) June 18, 2026