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Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise

President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of a cease-fire between Iran and Israel stunned not only the public but also many of his top national security officials, who were reportedly unaware that such a deal was imminent. The president made the declaration during an impromptu press appearance, saying that both sides had agreed to "stand down" after intensive talks.

According to White House aides, Trump spoke directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian intermediaries in the hours leading up to the announcement. Officials in Qatar, which has served as a backchannel in past regional negotiations, are said to have played a key role in facilitating the discussions.

However, senior members of Trump’s defense and intelligence teams were caught off guard. “We were still working through multiple options when the president went public,” said one administration official. “There was no formal process or signed agreement at that point.”

Israeli officials have remained cautious in their response, noting that missile attacks from Iranian forces continued after the announcement. Iranian media, meanwhile, confirmed a cease-fire in principle but emphasized that any long-term truce would depend on Israeli military restraint.

The lack of coordination within Trump’s administration has raised fresh concerns about how foreign policy is being conducted. Critics warn that while the president may have scored a short-term diplomatic headline, the long-term consequences — and the risk of renewed violence — remain dangerously unresolved.

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