The text of the statement is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
The noble people of Iran are hereby informed:
The Islamic Republic of Iran, under the guidance of its martyred Leader and in accordance with the directives of the esteemed Leader of the Islamic Republic (may God preserve him), with the support of all segments of the Iranian people and the dedicated efforts of the fighters of Islam, has, following several months of difficult and intensive negotiations and pursuant to a resolution of the Supreme National Security Council, finalized the text of a memorandum of understanding concerning the negotiations to end the war (the Islamabad negotiations) between Iran and the United States on the evening of June 14.
Under the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will come to an immediate and permanent end beginning tonight. Furthermore, the naval blockade against Iran will be lifted immediately and completely.
The memorandum of understanding will be formally signed on Friday, June 19.
Negotiations on a final agreement will commence after the implementation of the other party’s commitments under the memorandum of understanding. The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its appreciation to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Qatar for their efforts.
