How A Last-Minute Decision From Iran’s Supreme Leader Steered Tehran To Ceasefire With Trump

Last Updated:April 08, 2026, 14:20 IST Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also played a central role in advancing talks and persuading military leadership to accept a deal. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei played a decisive role in steering Tehran toward a ceasefire with the United States, approving negotiations at a critical moment even as President Donald Trump publicly threatened escalation, Axios reported. Follow Live Updates Here For the first time since the conflict began, Khamenei instructed Iranian negotiators to move towards a deal, sources said, marking a breakthrough after weeks of military escalation and stalled diplomacy. Behind-The-Scenes Push For…