Trump speaks directly with Netanyahu to secure ceasefire

A senior White House official told the AP that US President Donald Trump communicated directly with the Israeli prime minister to secure the ceasefire.

The person also said that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff also communicated with Iranians through direct and indirect channels.

The official said the Qatari government played an important role in brokering the coming ceasefire. Trump spoke to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to thank him for helping land the agreement.