Agreeing to it was stupid and everyone knew it -- see comments last night -- but luckily that conclusion didn't even require 1 day, never mind 2 weeks, to figure out for the few lingering doubters.

Apparently the Chinese were pushing hard for diplomacy. Iran did and it went as well as can be expected, with some unknowns about any sneak advantages that may have been taken by the American military in the meantime.

Now the strait is closed again and Iran will retaliate. Except this time, they should hold fast to negotiations by ballistics.

Agreeing to it was stupid and everyone knew it -- see comments last night -- but luckily that conclusion didn't even require 1 day, never mind 2 weeks, to figure out for the few lingering doubters.

Apparently the Chinese were pushing hard to play fair. Iran did and it went as well as can be expected, with some unknowns about any sneak advantages that may have been taken by the American military in the meantime.

Now the strait is closed again and Iran will retaliate. Except this time, they should hold fast to negotiations by ballistics.