Iran says its people are ‘professional chess players’ in dealing with the US

Iran says its people are ‘professional chess players’ in dealing with the US MEE staff on Mon, 08/10/2026 - 12:15 It came after Trump described negotiations as 'chess game' and said that he was now 'low-keying it' with Tehran Ships are seen docked at Charak Port in Iran's Hormozgan Province on 9 August 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Tehran has described Iranians as “professional chess players” in their dealings with the US, as it insisted that Washington must meet its…