Trump Refutes Claims of Premature Victory Declaration in Iran: A Closer Look at the Controversy

In a recent exchange, former President Donald Trump fired back at The Wall Street Journal following its assertion that he had “declared premature victory in Iran.” The dispute arose after a Wall Street Journal editorial board opinion piece suggested that despite Trump’s claim, Tehran remained a threat to the Strait of Hormuz and possibly still possessed enriched uranium.

Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to express his discontent, stating, “The Wall Street Journal, one of the worst and most inaccurate ‘Editorial Boards’ in the World, stated that I ‘declared premature victory in Iran.’ Actually, it is a Victory, and there’s nothing ‘premature’ about it!”

He further emphasized his stance by asserting, “Because of me, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON and, very quickly, you’ll see oil start flowing, with or without the help of Iran and, to me, it makes no difference, either way.”

Trump concluded his response with a strong critique of the publication, saying, “The Wall Street Journal will, as usual, live to eat their words. They are always quick to criticize, but never to admit when they’re wrong, which is most of the time!”

‘The Wall Street Journal will, as usual, live to eat their words. They are always quick to criticize, but never to admit when they’re wrong, which is most of the time!’

Trump, in a separate Truth post, addressed one of WSJ’s concerns, the notion that Iran would start charging a toll on anyone trying to get through the Strait of Hormuz.

‘There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!’

He then added: ‘Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!’ 

Donald Trump shot back at the Wall Street Journal Thursday after the paper’s editorial board claimed he ‘ declared premature victory in Iran’

Trump addressed one of WSJ’s concerns, the notion that Iran would start charging a toll on anyone trying to get through the Strait of Hormuz 

Trump, in a separate Truth post, addressed one of WSJ’s concerns, the notion that Iran would start charging a toll on anyone trying to get through the Strait of Hormuz

The WSJ Editorial Board wrote: ‘Freedom of navigation has been a bedrock U.S. principle for centuries. China would be pleased if that principle were abandoned in case it has designs on the straits of Taiwan or Malacca. If Iran retains a veto over traffic in the Strait, that would count as a US defeat.’ 

They also noted that Iran’s ten point plan – which Trump has disputed the accuracy of – is ‘miles away from Mr. Trump’s demands.’

‘The unfortunate truth is that Mr. Trump put himself in this position. His inconsistent rhetoric on the war—claims of victory amid threats of unleashing ‘Hell’ and an end to Iran’s ‘civilization’—raised global fears and undermined support at home and abroad,’ they added. 

‘The next test for Mr. Trump will be whether he takes his two-week cease-fire deadline seriously. If he does, and Iran plays its usual games, then he really will have to ‘finish the job.’ 

On Tuesday, Trump declared he’d reached a two-week ceasefire with Tehran in a deal negotiated with Pakistan.

The US is set to send JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to Islamabad on Saturday to start negotiating with Iranian leaders. 

The President went on a social media spree Thursday, issuing a nearly 500-word rant ripping into his most influential advocates in conservative media over their opposition to his war with Iran. 

Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones have turned on the President’s agenda following the launch of Operation Epic Fury.

Trump branded his former allies ‘low IQ…stupid people’ and ‘NUTS JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS,’ in a Truth Social post on Thursday.

‘I know why [they] have all been fighting me for years, especially by the fact that they think it is wonderful for Iran, the Number One State Sponsor of Terror, to have a Nuclear Weapon – Because they have one thing in common, Low IQs,’ Trump said.

‘They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too!’

The four right-wing pundits claim Trump was misled into launching the war under pressure from Israel and that the President abandoned his ‘America First’ campaign promises. Trump’s explosive tirade comes as he faces fresh scrutiny over his two-week ceasefire with Iran.