The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday, June 9, edition that military force is a tactic, not a strategy; it can influence events but isn't the final goal. The Globe's Tony Keller writes that war serves as a means, not an end. The country with the world's largest and best-equipped military often has trouble grasping this. To be clear, President Donald Trump wants the Iran war to end. He's wanted it to end since the day he started it. The issue is that while he wants to take his ball and go home, the other side refuses to let him. The leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran realize they are winning and possess greater patience and endurance than the U.S., so they are unwilling to sign until they get what they want. The war began with Mr. Trump demanding the end of Iran's nuclear and missile programs, support for proxies like Hezbollah, and the downfall of the Islamic Republic. However, Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted these plans, giving Tehran leverage over a U.S. President reliant on low oil prices for his domestic standing. Mr. Trump appears eager to escape from the reality of a war that has turned against him, and how much of a price he may be willing to make others pay.