ANALYSIS: Trump’s Ceasefire Claims Expose Confusion and Risk in Middle East Policy

President Donald Trump recently announced on social media that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was "in effect," asserting that Israeli jets would halt attacks and return home with a “friendly ‘Plane Wave’” to Iran. Yet, this pronouncement comes amid contradictory reports of ongoing missile exchanges, accusations from both sides, and evident frustration from the president himself—a scenario exposing serious flaws in U.S. diplomatic strategy. Trump admitted publicly he was “not happy with Israel” after it launched strikes shortly after the ceasefire deadline, triggered by an alleged Iranian rocket attack that reportedly caused no damage. This admission is significant because...