The decision came as a surprise even to senior US defence officials, many of whom were unaware of the final move until Trump made the call. According to reports, Pentagon officials and US forces stationed in the Middle East had been actively preparing for large-scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the hours leading up to the announcement. Uncertainty loomed within the administration, with officials unsure of the president’s final stance.
The situation escalated further when Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly shared potential ceasefire terms on social media, urging all sides to accept the proposal. This triggered a wave of urgent communications directed at Trump, influencing the final push toward agreement.
