The New York Times editorial board has warned that Donald Trump's false claims about the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could backfire on him. The board noted that lying about war is corrosive and could create a culture where deadly mistakes and war crimes become more common. It also noted that the war has killed 13 U.K. soldiers and is unclear how long it will continue. The Times concluded that whatever short-term gain Trump gets is outweighed by the cost of lying.