Trump’s Iran deal scrutinisedUS President Donald Trump has long taken maximalist negotiating positions. (Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON - Donald Trump claimed “total” victory after a ceasefire with Iran. But critics say the deal is a fresh example of their maxim that the tough-talking US president always “chickens out”. “Total and complete victory,” the president told AFP in a brief telephone interview after Monday’s announcement. Iran blinks,” said Fox News host and ally Laura Ingraham on her show after the announcement of the deal.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 07:41 UTC