Armed conflicts in the Middle East have radically changed not only the political map, but also the psychological atmosphere on the battlefield. The initial outcome of the war against Iran, which did not meet Washington's expectations, is causing serious discontent among the American military.
Zamin.uz provides details of the internal crisis in the US army and the difficult situation in the Iranian deserts.
Although Washington and Tel Aviv's military campaign against Iran had been going on for more than twenty days, the illusion of the Tehran regime's collapse did not materialize. On the contrary, the external threat further consolidated the Iranian people around their government. According to HuffPost, the failure of the White House's plans is causing demoralization and disappointment among American soldiers.
"We don't want to die for Israel"
Young soldiers serving in US units in the Middle East began to openly express their objections. Their main claims are:
- Lack of defense: As a result of Iranian missile and drone attacks, 13 soldiers were killed, and more than 230 were injured.
- Political toy: The military feels like they are " pawns" in the political interests of Netanyahu and Trump.
- Wave of resignations: In March, the number of people wishing to leave the army unexpectedly increased by 1000%.
Tragedy of "Shajarayi Toyyiba" and international isolation
The human face of the war became even more terrible with the bombing of a school in the Minob district. According to Amnesty International, the US Tomahawk missile claimed the lives of 170 innocent students and teachers. This incident is strongly condemned not only in Iran but also within the US military.
In the global arena, Washington is practically isolated. Even Switzerland, a permanent ally, banned arms exports to the USA.
Economic shock and future anxiety
As a result of Iran's strict control over Hork Island and the Strait of Hormuz, global energy resource prices skyrocketed. Within a month, the cost of the war exceeded $27 billion. The resignation of high-ranking intelligence officer Joe Kent demonstrates how deep the division within the White House is.
US veterans are worried that this conflict in the Iranian deserts will turn into a marsh that will last for decades, as in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Dear readers, in your opinion, can the discontent of the soldiers force Trump to stop the war? Why do the military feel like they are "political pawns"?
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