A ceasefire between Israel and Iran commenced, eliciting cautious optimism from Arab nations trying to de-escalate tensions. While both sides accuse each other of violations, Qatari leaders called for diplomacy, urging the U.S. and Iran to revive nuclear talks. Iranian missile strikes on a U.S. base in Qatar escalated the conflict prior to the ceasefire, raising concerns among Gulf nations. Despite claims of victory from both Israel and Iran, the regional leaders stress the need for continued dialogue to prevent further conflict.
"Despite ceasefire violations we saw today, we hope that the ceasefire holds and that the issue returns to the diplomatic track," Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Tuesday at a news conference.
"Even if the attack was limited, it was still unprecedented from their point of view," Anna Jacobs, a nonresident fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute, said of Gulf countries and the missile fire at Qatar.
"Our roar shook Tehran," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address, calling the victor of the 12-day war.
Iran on Monday fired several missiles at a U.S. air base in Qatar, in what it said was retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.
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