As the world focused on missiles, airstrikes and threats of a wider regional war, real diplomacy was being performed by Doha. Reports suggest Qatar played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in helping secure the breakthrough US-Iran peace agreement, with mediators continuing negotiations even after being stranded inside Iran following American bombing raids. The gulf state's quiet diplomacy helped keep communication channels open when direct talks appeared impossible, once again cementing Qatar's reputation as one of the Middle East's most influential power brokers. The revelation comes at a time when Pakistan has been posturing for months playing the peacemaker.