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 Provin

Trump had earlier been quoted by news outlet Axios as saying he was “low-keying it” with Iran.