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claims asserted on Friday by [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) after a military assault on neighbouring Iran that has, so far, lasted a similar period and which, by widespread agreement outside the Trump administration
Trump will no doubt try to depict the coming retreat as some great military and strategic victory. No such claims will be true. The truth is that Iran
victory” in the war. Separately, an unidentified senior security source told Iran’s state-owned Press TV that the blockade will soon be met with “practical and unprecedented action”. Later on Wednesday, Trump reiterated
Victory Day celebrations. At one point, Trump told reporters that Ukraine’s military had been defeated, saying the country had lost all their ships and planes. It appeared he was confusing Ukraine with Iran
military will wipe out “every single power plant” and “every single bridge” unless they back down, Trump says, despite many experts warning such an attack would be a war crime. To declare victory, Trump needs
Iran on negotiations but would “not be rushed into making a bad deal”, a day after US President Donald Trump and his top security advisers discussed a [new Iranian proposal](/news/2026/4/28/whats-in-irans-latest-proposal-and-how-has-the-us-responded) on resolving
Iran declared by Donald Trump earlier this month is set to expire on Tuesday. Field Marshal Asim Munir, the army chief of Pakistan, which has emerged as a key mediator, is in Tehran to carry
military potential. “We are prepared,” he said. “If anyone wants to test us, they are welcome to do so.” Analysts, however, say that behind the public claims of victory and the celebrations in both countries
Trump administration will be under intense pressure to settle the war and Iran may get a better deal. However, regional diplomats believe Iran could overplay its hand, with there being an opportunity to finish
victory and are unwilling to make significant concessions to allow an on-off negotiation process mediated by Pakistan to make progress. There are contesting claims from Iran and the US over events in the strait
claims that the U.S. has decimated Iran and that the war is almost over, 13 swing voters who participated in two online focus groups on Tuesday said they [wouldn't describe the military action
victory for both leaders. Agricultural buys are also on the table, with Washington pressing Beijing to commit to buying 25m tonnes of soya beans annually for the next three years, alongside increased purchases
Trump, is negotiating directly with Iran. The US president is undoubtedly “briefing” Israeli officials, but is likely less than receptive to any Israeli advice given the failed Israeli promise of a quick and decisive
claiming that this part of the War Powers Act is unconstitutional.” ## Is Trump likely to get authorisation for the war from Congress? As things currently stand, it is far from certain that Congress will authorise
Trump may accept Iran proposal to end war:** The US president is likely to back Tehran’s plan to ease mounting economic pressure, former US official Henry S Ensher said. “The top of the agenda
Victory Day Parade in Moscow serves a dual purpose. It reminds Russia’s citizenry and the Kremlin’s audience across the former Soviet Union of the glorious past. The muscle flexing on May 9 each
Trump’s national security team – including Vance and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state: continued economic pressure on Iran to open the strait while waiting for Tehran to provide a unified response to US offers
military fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker hours after Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Tehran, telling it to accept a deal to end the war or face a new wave of US bombing
Trump. Hezbollah first heard about the ceasefire from the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. Each side shot off as many bombs, drones and rockets as they could before the ceasefire – imposed from above – came into effect
claim to political neutrality. ## Trump-era influence The FDD’s ties to Trump-era foreign policy circles extend well beyond Stewart. [Retired Lieutenant General HR McMaster](https://www.fdd.org/team/ltg-h-r-mcmaster/), Trump’s former national security adviser