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President Donald Trump announced to AFP on Tuesday that the U.S. has achieved a “total and complete victory” following an agreement on a two-week ceasefire with Iran. During a phone conversation, Trump expressed confidence that China influenced Iran to enter negotiations, assuring that Tehran’s enriched uranium would be “perfectly taken care of.”
The ceasefire came after more than a month of intense conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, with Pakistan acting as a mediator. Trump appeared optimistic about the truce, even as Iran also claimed it as a win for its side and questions remained about the specific terms both parties had agreed upon.
The agreement was reached just an hour before Trump’s self-imposed deadline to obliterate Iran expired. Regarding the ceasefire, Trump told AFP, “Total and complete victory. 100%. No question about it.” He emphasized that a strong framework for a longer-term deal exists, citing a 15-point plan most of which has been agreed upon. “We’ll see what happens. We’ll see if it gets there,” he added.
Earlier, Trump shared on his Truth Social platform that Iran had proposed a 10-point plan that he considered “workable.” He declined to confirm whether he would revert to his previous threats to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure if the deal falls apart, stating, “You’re going to have to see.”
The future of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains a critical question, given the U.S. focus on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Trump insisted that any peace agreement would cover Iran’s nuclear materials, saying, “That will be perfectly taken care of, or I wouldn’t have settled,” though he did not specify how the uranium would be managed.
He also credited China with helping facilitate Iran’s willingness to negotiate. When asked if Beijing played a role, Trump responded, “I hear yes.” The president is scheduled to visit Beijing in mid-May to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a trip initially planned for early April but postponed as Trump prioritized managing the Iran situation. China is a key ally of Iran and the primary importer of Iranian oil, much of which transits through the Strait of Hormuz. However, China also maintains significant economic ties with Gulf nations and has criticized Iran’s attacks on them.
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