Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei approved a preliminary ceasefire agreement with the U.S. after being persuaded by Iranian President Pezeshkian and Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati. During the final negotiation stages, Pezeshkian warned Khamenei of Iran's dire economic situation and threatened to resign if the agreement was rejected. Hemmati highlighted the severe budget crisis and the impact of the U.S. maritime blockade, which threatened to deplete critical supplies by August. Khamenei, despite opposing the deal in principle, agreed to proceed if the Supreme National Security Council supported it. The council approved the agreement with a 12-1 vote.