Pezeshkian hails peace deal as ‘diplomatic victory’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Minday praised a peace memorandum with the United States as a “diplomatic victory” and an “honor” for the Iranian nation achieved through “steadfastness and resistance against excessive demands.”
“The victory astonished the world and brought dignity and pride to the country,” Pezeshkian said at a gathering attended by provincial governors and members of his cabinet in Tehran, according to IRNA.
He said the outcome was the product of exceptional unity, solidarity and coordination among the three branches of power, Iran’s Armed Forces and the guidance and support of the country’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
Pezeshkian also thanked Iranian negotiators, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, for their role in the process.
He described Israel’s concern and anger over the agreement as “a clear sign of” Iran’s success.
According to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the agreement announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country served as a mediator, in the early house of Monday will “immediately and permanently” end hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
The deal will also fully and immediately lift a US naval blockade against Iran that have been in force since mid-April.
The memorandum is due to be signed in Geneva on Friday in the presence of US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian negotiators.
Pezeshkian said full implementation of the deal, provided the other side honors its commitments, “could help resolve many regional issues and usher in new international conditions.”
He also stressed the importance of expanding relations with Islamic countries and neighboring states in the post-war period.
“Muslim countries are our brothers and we must work to strengthen relations and mutual cooperation,” he said.
During the 39-day war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran in late February, Iran carried out missile, drone and air strikes against Israel and targeted US bases in Arab countries from which attacks against Iran had been launched.