U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island

The United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz yesterday in an apparent retaliation against Iranian missile launches from the island. A U.S. official told the Wall Street Journal the government is trying to keep strikes like these low-key “so as not to signal any intention of resuming major combat operations.” President Donald Trump has indicated he may resume major combat operations after the midterm elections. Even these will prove ineffective for the same spiritual reasons the war has failed thus far.