Iran asking for it

Iran has shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, i.e., in international airspace. The New York Times story by Daniel Victor and David Kirkpatrick is here. The incident presents President Trump with a variety of what he must view as unpalatable options. Iran is, as they say, asking for it. Will the president give it to them?

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