Trump Declares Win Over Iran — But What’s Really in the Deal?
News Desk
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed a “total and complete victory” after a fragile two-week ceasefire agreement was reached with Iran, following weeks of intense conflict involving both the United States and Israel.
In a phone call with AFP, Trump struck a confident tone, insisting the deal marked a decisive win for Washington, even as uncertainty surrounds the exact terms and long-term viability of the agreement.
“Total and complete victory. 100%. No question about it,” Trump said, underscoring his administration’s position despite Iran also portraying the truce as a success for its side.
The ceasefire was finalised just hours before a deadline set by Trump for potential large-scale escalation, averting what could have been a broader regional conflict.
The agreement reportedly followed diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan, with indications that China may have played a behind-the-scenes role in bringing Tehran to the negotiating table.
Read More: https://thepenpk.com/oil-jumps-as-trump-threatens-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz/
Trump revealed that negotiations are based on a broader framework, including a 15-point US proposal and a 10-point Iranian plan, which he described as “workable.”
However, he declined to provide details or clarify enforcement mechanisms, raising concerns among analysts about the durability of the truce.
A central issue remains the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, a key flashpoint in the conflict. Trump asserted that the matter would be “perfectly taken care of” under any final agreement but offered no specifics on how this would be achieved.
The reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz#, through which a significant portion of global oil supplies transit, also remains uncertain, adding to market anxieties.
Despite his confident rhetoric, Trump stopped short of ruling out renewed military action if the agreement collapses. “You’re going to have to see,” he said when asked whether previous threats against Iran’s infrastructure would be reinstated.
Trump is expected to travel to Beijing next month for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in what could be a pivotal moment for broader geopolitical alignment following the ceasefire.
While the immediate threat of escalation has eased, the competing narratives from Washington and Tehran, both claiming victory, highlight the fragile and uncertain path toward any lasting peace.
