New Delhi, June 24 -- While United States President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel, it was Qatar that intervened and persuaded Iranian regime to agree to a ceasefire with Israel, after days of tensions that kept the Middle Eastern region on the edge.

According to reports, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held talks with Iranian officials and secured the truce after Donald Trump sought help from the Emir, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, diplomats briefed on the matter said, New York Times mentioned.

During the call, Donald Trump informed Qatar's Emir that Israel had agreed to the ceasefire and urged him to help bring Iran on board as well. Iran agreed.

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