Iran’s President has declared the newly agreed two-week US-Iran ceasefire a strategic success for the Islamic Republic, stating it was reached only after the acceptance of Tehran’s key general principles. He described the truce as the “fruit of the blood of our great martyred leader Khamenei” and a result of national unity.
Iran President’s Full Statement on Ceasefire
In a strong address on April 8, 2026, the Iranian President said:
“The ceasefire, with the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran, was the fruit of the blood of our great martyred leader Khamenei and the achievement of the presence of all the people on the scene. From today onward, we will also remain together — whether in the field of diplomacy, whether in the field of defense, whether on the street scene, and whether in the arena of service provision.”
The statement frames the truce not as a concession but as a diplomatic win for Iran, achieved through military resistance, popular support, and the sacrifices of its leadership.
Key Elements of the Ceasefire Agreement
The two-week ceasefire, announced on April 7-8, includes:
- Suspension of US and coalition attacks on Iran.
- Iran ensuring safe and coordinated passage for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Start of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday.
Iran has emphasized that the US accepted the “general framework” of its 10-point proposal, which reportedly includes demands for reparations, sanctions relief, US military withdrawal from the region, and guarantees against future aggression.