Iran accepted Resolution 598 on 20July 1988. On 17 July 1988, Iran notified the Secretary-General of its formal acceptance of resolution,expressing the need to save life and to establish justice.
The resolution by the world body had sought an end to aggression by former Iraqi dictator Saddam’s Baathi regime against Iran.
At this occasion, Imam said in a historic message as following:
"Concerning the acceptance of the Resolution, which is indeed a bitter and unpleasant matter for all especially for me, until a few days ago I believed in the same mode of defense and stance that was announced during the war, considering the interest of the system, the country and the revolution in its implementation. However, owing to the events and factors, which I will presently refrain from mentioning with the hope that God make them clear in the future and by taking into account the view of all the high-ranking political and military experts of the country on whose commitment, sympathy and sincerity I rely, I agreed to accept the resolution and ceasefire," Imam Khomeini said.