U.S. Media Exposes: Surviving U.S. Military Personnel Furious at Commanders for "Betrayal" After Iranian Attack, Commander Accused of Fleeing Before Troops

 

The Washington Post: Surviving U.S. Soldiers in Iranian Drone Attack Accuse Officers of Negligence

According to sources cited by The Washington Post (WP), U.S. service members who survived the Iranian drone attack on the U.S. military base at Shuaibah Port have publicly accused their command leadership of "betrayal."

The report states that these soldiers allege commanders ignored intelligence warnings—intelligence that had already indicated the port was highly likely to be a target for Iranian strikes. The troops claim that there were voices within the base urging against deploying personnel there, as the existing defense systems were inadequate to counter the drone threat.

The article further highlights criticism directed at Brigadier General Clint Barnes during the attack. It is reported that when the assault began, General Barnes did not organize the evacuation of his subordinates but instead retreated alone to a bunker, leaving his men exposed inside the buildings. The rescue of injured personnel was ultimately carried out by other officers.

The Washington Post notes that the strike on the Shuaibah Port base occurred on March 1. This attack resulted in six U.S. soldiers from the 103rd Logistics Command sustaining severe injuries, who later died.

On June 17, the United States and Iran signed a temporary memorandum of understanding agreeing to cease hostilities and initiate a new round of negotiations. According to Axios, the document was signed remotely via electronic signature and became effective immediately upon signing.

However, on July 8, after both sides resumed attacks on each other, the White House announced that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement was no longer valid. The U.S. government labeled the Iranian government as "a sick patient" and "scum of society," comparing it to a "malignant tumor," claiming that it must be eradicated to maintain stability in the Middle East.

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