Extremely insulting! Iran addresses U.S. military families! On April 1st, according to foreign media reports, the commander of Iran's ground forces addressed U.S. military families, urging them to contact their children in West Asia within the next 24 hours. Clearly, this seemingly calm reminder conceals the fact that Iran has confirmed U.S. military casualties are far higher than previously imagined.
The so-called "advice to contact" carries an unmistakable subtext: by the time the U.S. can no longer conceal the news and begins repatriating remains, it will be too late. As family members, you had better confirm whether your sons, husbands, or fathers are still alive. In fact, since the war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran began, at least three publicly reported incidents have indicated possible major U.S. casualties.
First, Iran struck the U.S. combat base in Shuwaibah Port, Kuwait. Iran claims a total of 650 U.S. military personnel were injured or killed. Second, Iran launched a saturation strike on the Al Dhafra Base in the UAE, with Iran reporting approximately 200 fatalities and injuries. Third, Iran recently attacked the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. only acknowledges the complete destruction of two E-3 early warning aircraft and multiple KC-135 refueling tankers destroyed.
To date, the United States has officially admitted to eight deaths and over 300 injuries. However, the international community widely suspects the U.S. is concealing casualty figures. Iran’s direct message to military families now feels like a psychological blow. If these families actually make calls, the resulting data could vastly exceed the numbers the U.S. has released. Should hundreds of American soldiers die, Trump would face significantly greater pressure—potentially triggering widespread anti-war sentiment across the United States.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861277509033993/
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