Trump says US media would call even Iran’s surrender a defeat for America

May 18, 2026, 16:23 GMT+1

President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that even if Iran’s navy and air force were destroyed, its military surrendered and its leaders signed “documents of surrender,” major US media outlets would still portray it as a victory for Tehran.

"The Dumacrats and Media have totally lost their way. They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!!"

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