Amid escalating tensions following Iran’s missile attack on a US base in Qatar, President Donald Trump and key officials engaged in intense efforts to broker a peace deal between Iran and Israel. Trump directly communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and others engaged with Iranian officials through various channels. The mediation efforts involved Qatar as a crucial intermediary, with Trump speaking directly to Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliation, Trump announced a ceasefire agreement via social media, signaling an end to the conflict. However, the stability of the ceasefire remained uncertain. Israel agreed to the deal on the condition of halting attacks, which Iran accepted. Diplomatic sources expressed optimism that the ceasefire would pave the way for further negotiations between the US and Iran.

Efforts were made to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, with messages exchanged and attempts to arrange a meeting between Trump and the Iranian president. Iran expressed willingness to engage in talks if Israel ceased military operations. The US emphasized clear terms for a deal, including no uranium enrichment. Despite the challenges, ongoing diplomatic exchanges indicate a commitment to resolving the conflict peacefully. Rubio expressed openness to direct negotiations with Iran, underscoring the potential for diplomatic solutions to prevail.