The Week: Trump’s Air Strike Diplomacy

• The only Republicans winning in California are those stuffing U-Hauls.

• Once again, President Donald Trump claims that his administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran are close to a peace deal—even though Tehran, without claiming responsibility, downed a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. (Both crew members survived.) Trump initially responded by ordering strikes on Iranian air defenses and radar stations; he later canceled some of them. Speaking from the White House, Trump said that a deal “should get done over the next few days” and that the Strait of Hormuz “will officially open as soon as we sign.” He appears to want a settlement more than the Iranians do. Unfortunately, the Iranians can see it.

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• The only Republicans winning in California are those stuffing U-Hauls.

• Once again, President Donald Trump claims that his administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran are close to a peace deal—even though Tehran, without claiming responsibility, downed a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. (Both crew members survived.) Trump initially responded by ordering strikes on Iranian air defenses and radar stations; he later canceled some of them. Speaking from the White House, Trump said that a deal “should get done over the next few days” and that the Strait of Hormuz “will officially open as soon as we sign.” He appears to want a settlement more than the Iranians do. Unfortunately, the Iranians can see it.