President Trump's interim peace deal with Iran, which has partially opened the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil prices tumbling (but not yet gas prices), may be good for the short term--meaning the November elections--but long term it is not in the best interests of the United States, Europe, or the rest of the civilized world.

The reason, to paraphrase stock disclaimers: Iran's past performance on keeping its word is a guarantee of future performance. And what about those proxies Iran has been supporting? If Iran doesn't cheat on the deal, which is a distinct possibility, they can always find help elsewhere.

I often bypass the chattering classes, diplomats, and world leaders to consider the thoughts of an old friend who knows more about the Iranian mindset than anyone I know. He is former Israeli diplomat Yoram Ettinger. In his latest........

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