“An Absolute Disaster”: US Troops Express Fears As Trump Expands Iran War

As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week and President Donald Trump orders the deployment of thousands of additional sailors and Marines to the Middle East, the troops he is counting on appear increasingly wary of the conflict. 

Interviews with active duty soldiers, reservists, and advocacy groups focused on service members found some US troops who are caught up in the war are reporting vulnerability, overwhelming stress, frustration and disillusionment to the degree they may leave the military.