Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alyssa Chen,Fan ChenApril 8, 2026 at 05:00 PM

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How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire

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A ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, mediated by Pakistan and reportedly influenced by China, has been reached after a five-week conflict that began on February 28th. The agreement, lasting two weeks, will see Iranian and American delegations meet in Islamabad to discuss Iran's 10-point peace proposal. This proposal, which was passed to the White House via Pakistan, includes conditions such as the lifting of US sanctions, US military withdrawal from the Middle East, and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Iran's Supreme National Security Council has characterized the ceasefire as a victory, while analysts suggest the US has limited gains despite its military superiority. The agreement ensures conditional passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council framed the ceasefire as a “historic victory”.

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Iran’s 10-point peace proposal included lifting all primary and secondary sanctions on Iran.

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Iranian and American delegations will meet in Islamabad for their first in-person dialogue since the war started on February 28.

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The US and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire agreement mediated by Pakistan.

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The US has emerged the strategic loser in the conflict, according to analysts.

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Beijing 50% Middle East 50% United Nations Security Council 50% White House 50% Strait of Hormuz 60% Islamabad 60% Supreme National Security Council 60% Pakistan ×370% United States ×490% Iran ×990% Donald Trump ×290%

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us-iran ceasefire 100% donald trump 80% strategic loser 70% pakistan mediation 70% us sanctions 60% iran peace proposal 60% strait of hormuz 50% middle east 40% military superiority 40%