President Donald Trump long before his presidency had cultivated an image rooted in Deal-Making prowess, immortalized in his 1987 book The Art of the Deal. That persona—part businessman, part showman—became the foundation of his political identity. Yet, as his public life has evolved, so has the interpretation of his methods. Supporters see strategic brilliance; critics see manipulation, distortion, or outright deception. The question arises: are Trump’s controversial claims and shifting narratives simply misstatements, or are they components of a broader psychological strategy—what some might call a form of “Psy-Ops” or “The 7 Lies”?

Based on reporting from April 18, 2026, Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accused US President Donald Trump of making “7 claims in one hour, all of which are false” (referred to as “7 lies”) regarding concessions in a reported US-Iran conflict. The details surrounding these “7 Lies”allegations reported by Al Jazeera and other news sources:

Victory. Thefalse claims regarding victory and Iranian concessions.

Hormuz Passage Restriction: Following these claims, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz was again restricted, requiring Iranian authorization for vessels.

Rejection of Concessions: Iran stated that its strategic patience tactic had failed and denied that it had made concessions to the US, dismissing reports of a Deal.

Conflict Context: The “7 lies” accusation stems from an ongoing, intense, and escalating US-Israel-Iran war in early 2026, featuring a US blockade of Iranian ports and Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.

Media Warfare: This incident highlights the intense disinformation and propaganda campaigns being conducted by all sides in the 2026 conflict. 

Trump’s ‘The Art of the Deal’ 

President Trump’s ‘The Art of the Deal’ emphasizes deal-making strategies such as leveraging strengths, walking away from bad deals, and finding win-win solutions. Trump’s ‘Art of Negotiation’ is largely shaped by his experience in real estate, business, and branding. Some key takeaway principles from his negotiation style include: Think Big, Protect the Downside and the Upside Will Take Care of Itself, Maximize Your Options, Know Your Market, Use Leverage, Enhance Your Reputation, Deliver the Right Message-Presentation matters,........

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