The 27-year-old player has replaced Umm Salal Algerian defender Ayoub Azzi in the team.
Cheshmi started his footballing career in 2013 in Iranian club Saba and joined Esteghlal after two years.
He has also played 18 times for Iran national football team and scored one goal.
Umm Salal has earned one point from three matches in Qatar Stars League.