Russia has brutally mocked “arrogant” Donald Trump and even made a veiled swipe at his “feverish” mental state. The country’s media do not agree with the US President’s claims of “total victory” over Iran, BBC Steve Rosenberg said, analysing the content of Russian newspapers.

“Trump has escaped from the trap of his own making. But only the feverish mind of the American himself can consider this a triumphant victory,” one of the newspapers reported. The Russian Editor for the BBC also explained how Russian media believe there is “a mass of political bonuses for Iran”. Referring to the 10-point ceasefire, Moscow-based daily newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets wrote: “The only thing missing from the list is the demand that the arrogant American leader himself personally come to Tehran, crawl 10km, periodically kissing the bombed asphalt, and then publicly repent.”

The Russian government paper Rassiska Gazeta said “the United States saw the limit of its capablities” in Iran. “The US is not omnipotent. Its ability to impose its will in any way is significant but limited. Everyone will draw conclusions from this, both friends and allies, and enemies,” the same paper added.

Other newspapers said the “Strait of Hormuz will remain a hostage,” and the Middle East a “powder keg”.

Some also addressed the consequences on oil prices and wrote: “After the ceasefire in Iran, oil might remain on the level of $100 a barrel.” The oil shortage, according to another headline, could last until of the year.

Meanwhile, Mr Trump confirmed that US military personnel and ammunition remain in position, ready to launch a fresh attack should a ceasefire deal not be reached.

The post written late on Wednesday (April 8), read: “All US Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with.”

The ceasefire already appeared fragile before Trump’s post.

Earlier on Wednesday, Iran warned that Trump’s ceasefire deal could go up in flames after giving Washington an ultimatum that no peace talks will succeed while Israel continues its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.