To the passionate and faithful nation of Iran
As you have been informed, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the presidents of Iran and America. On the path to reaching this stage, the relevant officials, out of sincerity and good faith, made great efforts. And of course, it was the American president who, out of desperation, used all kinds of leverage to bring this about.
As a matter of principle, I personally held a different view. However, based on the commitment that the honorable president — as the head of the Supreme National Security Council — gave to me on behalf of himself and the other members, regarding the safeguarding of the rights of the Iranian nation and the Axis of Resistance, and his explicit acceptance of responsibility for it, I granted my permission. He also explicitly stated that if the American side were to make excessive demands, they would not yield to them. From this moment on, we — meaning you, the proud nation, and this humble servant — will be awaiting the fulfillment of the stated conditions. However, it is self-evident that any in-person negotiations that take place in the future will not signify acceptance of the enemy's position. We hope that the blessed prayers of our Master (may God hasten his glorious reappearance) bring all forms of victory and breakthroughs to the honorable nation of Iran.
Peace be upon you, and God's mercy and blessings
Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei
28 Khordad 1405 (June 18, 2026)