WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared a “total and complete victory” following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran after weeks of intense conflict.

In a telephone call with AFP, Trump expressed confidence in the deal, saying it was reached shortly before a deadline he had set for Tehran. The ceasefire follows more than a month of strikes involving the US and Israel, and diplomatic mediation efforts led by Pakistan.

“Total and complete victory. 100%. No question about it,” Trump said, while acknowledging that further steps were needed to finalise a long-term agreement. He added that both sides were working within a broader framework, noting that a 15-point arrangement was under discussion, with most elements already agreed.

The US president also indicated that Iran had presented a 10-point proposal, describing it as a workable basis for negotiations. However, uncertainty remains over key aspects of the agreement, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and enforcement mechanisms for the ceasefire.

Addressing concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme, Trump said Tehran’s enriched uranium would be “perfectly taken care of” under any future deal, without elaborating on specifics. He reiterated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remained a central objective.

Trump further suggested that China may have played a role in encouraging Iran to engage in talks, reflecting Beijing’s close economic and strategic ties with Tehran. The US president is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month for high-level discussions.

Despite Trump’s optimism, Iranian officials have portrayed the ceasefire as a victory for their side, highlighting ongoing ambiguity surrounding the terms of the truce. Observers say the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether the temporary pause can evolve into a lasting peace agreement.