The war in Iran, which President Donald Trump thought would be a quick and easy romp given America’s vastly superior military might, has instead dragged on for weeks. Flummoxing Trump, who was sure Iran would capitulate once most of its navy, air forces, and leadership had been wiped out.

In early April, the president was feeling good enough to declare a two-week ceasefire based on what he said in a Truth Social post was that the U.S. had “met and exceeded all military objectives.” And made great progress on a “long-term” peace agreement.