The resolution sought an end to aggression by former Iraqi dictator Saddam’s Baathi regime against Iran.
Imam Khomeini the founder of the Islamic Republic had repeatedly warned the international community against the crimes the Iraqi dictator was committing against the Iraqi people and the Iranian nation.
Under the wise leadership of Imam, the Iranians could defend their sovereignty, dignity and country against the aggression. Imam and his faithful followers set great examples of patience, sacrifices and wisdom at this juncture of history.
"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.
The imposed war began in 1980, a year after the victory of Iran's Islamic Revolution, when Iraq, supported by the major powers, invaded Iran with aerial and ground incursions into Iranian territory.
The war came to an end in August 1988, when Iran, in compliance with international law, accepted Resolution 598 of the UN Security Council.
The Islamic Republic emerged unscathed and triumphant despite numerous attacks during the eight-year Iraqi-imposed war.
Imam’s divine conduct will be remembered for the future generations and decades to come.Imam issued several statements in favor of Iraqi, Iranians and other regional Muslim and oppressed nations and strongly denounced the dictators such as Saddam and his colonial backers.