President Pezeshkian: Islamabad MoU will be the ‘center of gravity’ of Iran’s future foreign relations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States in June as the future “centre of gravity” of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy, stressing the need to compel the enemy to honor its commitments.
In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, President Pezeshkian wrote, “The memorandum that was signed is the result of the collective wisdom of Shura Council’s members, and all members are in sympathy with it."
"I believe this memorandum will be the center of gravity of our foreign relations in the future. We must strive to compel the enemy to remain committed to what it has signed. The security of the country, the region, and our allies will be enhanced by this memorandum,” he added.
تفاهمنامهای که امضا شد حاصل خرد جمعی اعضای شعام بود و همه اعضا با آن همدلاند. باور دارم این تفاهمنامه مرکز ثقل روابط خارجی ما در آینده خواهد بود. باید بکوشیم دشمن را وادار کنیم به آنچه امضا کرده پایبند بماند. امنیت کشور، منطقه و همپیمانان ما با این تفاهمنامه ارتقا مییابد.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) August 2, 2026
The 14-point Islamabad MoU, signed remotely on 18 June 2026 by President Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump under the mediation of Pakistan, marked a decisive step toward ending the war of aggression imposed on Iran by the United States and the Zionist regime.
The agreement, which entered into force immediately, extended the ceasefire, committed both sides to negotiations for a final settlement, and included provisions for the lifting of the illegal US naval blockade, oil export waivers, and restoration of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
From the outset, Iranian officials have characterized the MoU as a clear demonstration of the Islamic Republic’s strength and the failure of the enemy’s military and economic pressure.
President Pezeshkian previously hailed it as a “historic document” and a testament to a powerful Iran, while Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf described it as a “declaration of America’s defeat.”
Tehran has repeatedly emphasized reciprocity as the foundation of the deal. Iran has made clear that it will fully implement its commitments only if the US side first fulfils its own obligations, rejecting any one-sided demands or attempts by Washington to renege on the agreement.
Officials have also underlined that the MoU was achieved in full coordination with the Supreme Leader and the Supreme National Security Council.
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