The war against Iran is Trump's war, Netanyahu's war, and not necessarily a war that the United States truly wants.

Trump originally intended to launch a lightning strike on Iran, but today, the dream of a swift and decisive victory has shattered.

The U.S. military is now beginning to fear that it may soon be plunged into a bloody, costly quagmire. According to The Huffington Post, military morale has hit an all-time low.

Iran’s attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East, its strikes on the Diego Garcia base 4,000 kilometers away, and its assaults on targets related to Israel’s nuclear facilities are eroding U.S. military confidence. Some service members are beginning to reflect: for whom are we fighting? Why are we fighting?

They are increasingly unwilling to take orders from Netanyahu, believing that serving only their own nation is worth the sacrifice.

A U.S. military official said, “I often hear soldiers saying, ‘We don’t want to die for Israel, we don’t want to become political pawns.’”

The executive director of the nonprofit organization "Center for Conscience and War" announced that applications for conscientious objection have surged by 1,000%. He noted that the deadly U.S. airstrike on the Minaab Girls' School in Iran has become a turning point for most new applicants. Others are questioning why they should attack nations that clearly pose no direct threat to the United States.

These service members complain about “the lack of a clear, consistent narrative justifying the war against Iran.” They worry about risking their lives in a poorly planned conflict with “no identifiable strategic interest,” which is severely undermining morale.

Meanwhile, the so-called “White House’s chief war spokesperson,” Senator Lindsey Graham, continues to push for war. Citing the Battle of Iwo Jima, he calls for further escalation of military actions against Iran—where over 26,000 U.S. troops were casualties.

Graham remains steadfast in one thing: seeking out the next conflict.

The people visible on stage are old Trump and Netanyahu; those quietly drumming behind the scenes may already be reaping huge profits.

Trump favors Graham, Cruz, and Laura Loomer, but shows little regard for individuals like Joe Kent, Thomas Massie, and Marjorie Taylor Greene who dare to question him.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860433401944128/

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