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[Iran Says It Will Prepare for Fight if Negotiations Break Down] According to Iran's Fars News Agency, Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement early this morning (April 8th) stating that, based on the advice of the Supreme Leader and with the approval of the Supreme National Security Council, it accepts Pakistan's proposal for a temporary ceasefire. The statement said that Iran has achieved almost all of its objectives in this war, and the enemy has suffered a "historic and complete defeat." Iran will "continue the struggle until its great achievements are consolidated and a new security and political order is established in the region," and decided to hold negotiations in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to determine the details, "consolidating the victory through political negotiations within a maximum of 15 days." The statement also indicated that Iran rejected all plans proposed by the enemy and formulated a 10-point plan, which was submitted to the United States through Pakistan. The statement emphasized that all agreements reached in the negotiations will become binding international law and represent a significant diplomatic victory for Iran. The statement called on all Iranians to trust and support this process, which is supervised by Iran's supreme leadership, and to strictly avoid divisive rhetoric. The statement also stated that Iran is prepared for fight if the negotiations fail. Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that, in response to a request from Pakistan, he announced on behalf of Iran's Supreme National Security Council that if attacks against Iran cease, the Iranian armed forces will halt defensive operations for the next two weeks, and, through coordination with the Iranian military, ships will be able to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, provided that technical restrictions allow. (CCTV International News)