Donald Trump has declared a “total and complete victory” following a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, as questions remain over Tehran’s nuclear material and the role of global powers in securing the deal.
Speaking to AFP in a brief call, Trump said the United States had achieved a decisive win through the ceasefire agreement with Iran.
“Total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it,” Trump said when asked whether he was claiming success.
The remarks came after Washington agreed to a temporary two-week halt in strikes as part of efforts to reduce tensions and open space for negotiations.
Iran’s nuclear material ‘will be taken care of’
Trump also insisted that Iran’s remaining nuclear material would be addressed under any peace deal.
“That will be perfectly taken care of, or I wouldn’t have settled,” he told AFP, without providing details on how the uranium would be handled.
Iran’s large stockpile of highly enriched uranium — a key component for building nuclear weapons — has been a central concern throughout the conflict.
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According to earlier reporting by The Wall Street Journal, US officials had said last month that Trump was considering a military operation to extract the uranium, though no final decision had been made.
Despite declaring victory, Trump declined to clarify whether he would follow through on previous threats to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Tehran violated the agreement.
“You’re going to have to see,” he said when asked about potential future action. The ambiguity leaves open questions about how the US would respond if the ceasefire breaks down.
China’s possible role in ceasefire
Trump also suggested that China may have played a role in pushing Iran toward negotiations.
“I hear yes,” he said when asked by AFP whether Beijing had encouraged Tehran — a key ally — to agree to a truce.
Responding to the reports, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington told CNN that China had been working to promote a ceasefire since the conflict began.
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“China welcomes all efforts conducive to peace,” said Liu Pengyu, adding that all parties should seize the opportunity for dialogue and bring the conflict to an early end.
China has previously played a significant role in regional diplomacy, including brokering a rapprochement between Iran and its longtime rival Saudi Arabia in 2023. Chinese President Xi Jinping has also promoted a broader vision of international security that positions Beijing as a key global mediator.
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