Published : Apr 09, 2026 12:00 IST - 6 MINS READWith his unconditional surrender to Iran, US President Donald Trump has single-handedly brought the American century to an end. The other loser is Israel, though it can be expected to continue attacking Iran to try and torpedo the peace talks. The big winner is, of course, Pakistan, successfully bringing about the ceasefire thanks to all-night efforts by Field Marshal Asim Munir. Worse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Tel Aviv, picked up a fake medal, and egged Netanyahu on to conduct the war. In fact, Modi and then Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had, in 2021, extended a ceasefire that had held well since 2003.

Source: The Hindu April 09, 2026 10:59 UTC