Washington, United States, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - 'Total victory' or TACO? Trump faces questions on Iran deal

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2026-04-08

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." In the space of 12 nerve-wracking hours, Trump went from warning that a "whole civilization will die" to hailing that agreement as a big day for world peace. The reality on the ground however showed a still shaky two-week ceasefire with a host of unanswered question......

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