A senior Iranian official has confirmed that Tehran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel following a proposal brokered by Qatar with U.S. backing, potentially ending the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations.
According to reports, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani secured Iran's agreement during a critical phone call with senior Iranian officials. This diplomatic breakthrough came shortly after Iran launched missile strikes on the U.S. Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar on Monday, which Tehran described as retaliation for recent U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
U.S. Involvement in Peace Efforts
The Iranian official, who was briefed on the negotiations, revealed that the call followed U.S. President Donald Trump's conversation with Qatar's emir. During their discussion, Trump reportedly informed the emir that Israel had accepted the ceasefire terms and requested Qatar's diplomatic assistance in persuading Iran to follow suit.
While neither Israel nor Iran have issued formal statements confirming the truce, Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli appeared to acknowledge the agreement in a social media post. Chikli thanked President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "for making a bold decision that will be remembered in the annals of history as a chapter of faith, courage, and moral clarity."
Rapid Diplomatic Developments
The confirmation of the ceasefire represents a dramatic shift in position, as just hours earlier, an Iranian official had told media outlets that Tehran had not received any formal proposals regarding a truce. The rapid developments suggest intensive behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.
This ceasefire agreement comes amid heightened tensions following Iran's missile attack on the U.S. base in Qatar and previous Israeli operations. The conflict had raised serious concerns about regional stability and the potential for a wider war in the Middle East.
The situation remains fluid, with observers cautiously optimistic that the agreement will hold despite the complex web of regional tensions and competing interests.
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