US soldiers say they have no protection from Iranian missiles and drones targeting US bases in the Gulf

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More and more US troops deployed to West Asia are expressing doubts about fighting in the war against Iran, including having to “die for Israel,” the Huffington Post reported on 23 March.

A veteran and reservist who mentors younger officers told HuffPost that troops she speaks with are expressing a loss of faith after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu helped push US President Donald Trump to go to war against Iran.

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Interviews further revealed that troops are worried about inadequate protection from Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting US bases in the Gulf region.

“Getting random indirect fire is not the same as watching the entire gym and coffee shop and some dorms get blown up from a door less than 50 meters away,” said one service member.

  • Leegh [he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 month ago

    And I have clarified many times now that the US foot soldiers (many of which choose to stay and move up the military career ladder or join the civilian government btw) are willing war criminals that support the imperialist system, which you keep making excuses for.

    it’s just acknowledging the fact that empathy alone doesn’t cause material change.

    Empathy allows you to convince people to join a cause, which does cause material change down the line. Showing empathy for the victims of the empire allows them to be radicalized and increases their chances of joining a socialist movement. Showing empathy for an imperialist war criminal solidifies the superstructure and encourages more people to follow the same path. Get it now?