World · 27 August 2026
Trump criticised online for 'mission accomplished' Iran claim
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Donald Trump faced online criticism after declaring "mission accomplished" in Iran, posting an image on his Truth Social account. The US president's claim came despite no peace deal to end the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. Social media users on X accused him of waving "the white flag of surrender".
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