In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered all military forces to cease fire following a two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States.
According to a statement broadcast on state television, the truce is temporary and contingent upon ongoing diplomatic negotiations. This move marks a de-escalation in a region that was on the brink of an all-out regional war.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council asserted that their “objectives have been largely met” during the 40-day conflict, viewing the operation as a strategic victory. Tehran is now pushing a 10-point proposal, which includes the lifting of economic sanctions and the unfreezing of overseas assets. High-stakes negotiations are expected to take place in Islamabad over the next fortnight, focusing on troop withdrawals from the Middle East and secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. While President Donald Trump appears to be pivoting from military threats toward a diplomatic resolution, the situation remains precarious. Despite the ceasefire, missile alerts continue across the Gulf region, indicating that while the guns have fallen silent for now, the underlying tension remains at an all-time high.