Baku: The ongoing military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran temporarily subsided with a ceasefire reached on the night of April 7-8, leading to a relative calm in the region. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the halt of military operations that lasted 39 days and the achievement of a political understanding between the parties can be assessed as a logical outcome of intensive and multi-layered diplomatic efforts carried out behind the scenes. On April 4, Donald Trump's ultimatum gave Iran 48 hours to reach an agreement, marking a turning point in the process. With this step, the United States aimed to receive a concrete response by April 6. During the 24-hour period from April 4 to 5, military escalation reached its peak, with over 40 missiles launched and around 20 unmanned aerial vehicles used in just one night. Air defense systems in the region operated continuously, causing oil prices to rise by approximately 8-10 percent in a short time. Statements by the parties indicate d a genuine risk of the confrontation spiraling out of control. From April 5, diplomatic activity intensified, with reports of more than 10 high-level contacts occurring within a short period. Parallel negotiation channels were activated between the United States, Iran, and mediating countries. Donald Trump stated, "Negotiations are ongoing and significant progress is possible," while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that "an agreement is possible if mutual respect is maintained." At this stage, diplomacy became the primary mechanism preventing further military escalation. On April 6-7, Pakistan and Trkiye assumed mediation roles during the critical diplomatic phase. Pakistan served as a direct communication platform, facilitating message exchanges between Washington and Tehran. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were directly involved, ensuring coordination through political and military channels. Donald Trump acknowledged Pakistan's key role, indicating that its mediation extended beyond technical aspects to strategic coordination. Simultaneously, Trkiye acted as a strategic balancer, maintaining an overall coordination environment between the parties. Trkiye intensified contacts with both the United States and regional countries to prevent the process from getting out of control. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the importance of regional coordination and the participation of partners for security, highlighting the roles of Trkiye and Pakistan. China also played a significant role in persuading Iran to agree to the ceasefire. On April 7, Donald Trump made a statement that shocked the world, suggesting Iran's existence would end. Speculation arose that the US might use nuclear weapons against Iran, but the White House soon denied these claims. US and Israeli forces began striking Iran's strategic infrastructure at the same time. Shortly before the ultimatum's expiration, a two-week ceasefire was declared on the night of April 7-8. The agr eement, lasting 14 days, required the cessation of military operations against Iran and the restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump called it a "big step," while Netanyahu stated that "Israel supports the ceasefire, but security remains the priority." Araghchi emphasized that Iran would halt operations if attacks ceased, ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire led to a decline in oil prices by 10-20 percent. Trump described the energy market stabilization as a positive signal, while Netanyahu and Araghchi highlighted the importance of energy security and shared responsibility for securing energy routes. Despite the short-term stability created by the ceasefire, long-term prospects remain uncertain. Both the United States and Iran consider themselves victors of the 39-day war, but the focus now is on continuing negotiations to reach a final agreement. Direct talks between the United States and Iran are set to begin on April 10 in Islamabad, with the world wat ching to see if a lasting resolution can be achieved.