WSJ Editorial Slams Trump Iran Deal as US Weakness

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board harshly criticized Trump for defending his Iran deal, calling it a sign of U.S. weakness and suggesting Washington could have countered Tehran’s pressure more effectively. The piece argues the agreement was reached from a position of vulnerability, warns that Tehran could leverage the Strait of Hormuz in future negotiations, and notes the Iran conflict has cost the U.S. about $132 billion, contributing to higher oil prices and pressing Pentagon funding discussions as lawmakers debate war-related expenditures.