Donald Trump's Iran U-turn in full as he goes from 'annihilation' to ceasefire in days

Donald Trump's Iran U-turn in full as he goes from 'annihilation' to ceasefire in daysPresident Donald Trump announced the US had 'met and exceeded all military objectives' only hours after claiming that Iranian civilisation 'will die' in a screeching U-turnCommentsNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter10:41, 08 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesDonald Trump claimed the US had 'exceeded all objectives' hours after threatening major strikes on Iran(Image: AP)Donald Trump has been blasted for his dramatic 'U-turn' after threatening Iran with 'annihilation' - only to sign a hurried ceasefire deal hours later.‌The 79-year-old had issued a chilling warning claiming Iranian civilisation "will die tonight" if its ruler failed to agree to open the Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of a potential nuclear conflict. But hours later, he announced the Islamic Republic’s leadership had presented a "workable" plan that led him to agree to a 14-day ceasefire - despite them continuing to claim control over the vital Middle East oil route, and touting a £1 million-a-ship fee for safe passage.‌View 4 ImagesRegime supporters burned US flags in Tehran after the ceasefire was announced(Image: ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA/Shutterstock)‌READ MORE: Donald Trump blasted after Iran ceasefire for 'desperately searching for any exit'READ MORE: Putin 'will unleash nuclear strike' as Russian oligarch issues one-month warningIn a post on his Truth Social platform about 90 minutes before the deadline he had set for Iran, Trump claimed the US had "met and exceeded all military objectives" - and hailed a new "golden age" for the Middle East.He wrote: "A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else! The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be lots of positive action!View...