Ceasefire Brokered After US and Qatar Push

The fragile ceasefire was the result of intense behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Trump directly negotiated with Netanyahu, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani reportedly secured Iran's agreement during a late-night call. Though both Iran and Israel were initially slow to acknowledge the truce, global markets responded positively—oil prices dipped and stock indices rose, signalling relief over the possible end of the conflict.