A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has emerged from tense negotiations, with multiple countries stepping in to prevent a full-scale war.
The breakthrough came when Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei signalled that negotiators should move towards a deal, giving a 'green light' for the negotiations.
US envoy Steve Witkoff initially rejected Iran's proposal, but mediators, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, worked through multiple drafts to bridge gaps.
China played a key role in persuading Iran to accept a ceasefire, warning about the global economic and energy risks of a prolonged war.
US President Donald Trump accepted the deal after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Pakistan's army chief, sealing the agreement.
While the ceasefire has paused immediate hostilities, both sides remain cautious, with major differences over nuclear issues remaining unresolved.
