Trump-Netanyahu Call Confirms Israeli Nod to Ceasefire; Qatar, Russia Aided Backchannel Diplomacy

A significant development has emerged in the Iran-Israel ceasefire as reports confirm a phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. According to sources, the call focused on Israel’s agreement to honor the ceasefire after 12 days of intense hostilities. Experts suggest this discussion, along with growing diplomatic pressure, helped formalize the truce. Iran, seeking an "honorable exit" from the conflict, signaled readiness by launching symbolic strikes on the US naval base in Qatar—attacks reportedly intercepted by Qatar’s air defense and coordinated in advance to avoid real escalation.Defense experts explain that while both nations may initially test the limits of the ceasefire, this is common in high-stakes truces. They compare the situation to the India-Pakistan LoC ceasefire, which also took hours before complete enforcement. The backchannel efforts of Qatar and Russia, especially after a reported conversation between President Putin and Iran’s foreign minister, were key in de-escalating tensions.As the ceasefire enters its early hours, slight violations are expected, but global powers—including the US—are committed to ensuring dialogue resumes. The development marks a critical moment for global peace, particularly in the volatile Middle East, with implications for energy markets and international diplomacy.

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