Iran state TV mocks Trump’s ceasefire as ‘humiliating retreat’ | World | News
US President Donald Trump has dramatically backed down on his threat to “end” Iranian civilization; but the Gulf nation’s state television claimed the move represented a humiliating defeat for Trump’s military ambitions.
Trump’s extreme threats to “destroy” Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, were deemed “illegal” by US lawmakers and former military chiefs, and commentators on Tuesday were stunned by rhetoric interpreted as indicating the President’s willingness to use nuclear weapons against Iran.
But earlier Wednesday, Trump announced that the Islamic regime was willing to enter into a two-week ceasefire on the condition that it opens the critical Strait of Hormuz to ships. He stated that the ten-point plan proposed by Iran was “feasible”.
Minutes after Trump’s statement on Wednesday, Iranian state news agency IRNA shared the following on its X account: “US President Donald Trump “He once again backed down from his own threats, saying, ‘I agree to stop bombings and attacks against Iran for two weeks, and this will be a mutual ceasefire.'”
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, issued a statement, also published by IRNA, that appeared to accept Trump’s terms:
“If the attacks against Iran are stopped, our Strong Armed Forces will stop defensive operations.
“Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks will be possible by coordinating with the Iranian Armed Forces and taking into account technical restrictions.”
Iran’s ten-item list of demands was made public after Donald Trump accepted a ceasefire at the last minute and suspended military attacks against the country.
Trump confirmed the agreement in a post on Truth Social and announced that he had called off an imminent attack.
“I accept the suspension of bombings and attacks against Iran for two weeks. This will be a bilateral ceasefire!” wrote.
The president said Iran’s proposals provide the basis for a permanent agreement.
“We have received a 10-point proposal from Iran and believe it is a workable basis for negotiation. Nearly all of the various past points of contention between the United States and Iran have been agreed upon, but a two-week period will allow for the Agreement to be finalized and completed.”
