"Mike Prysner, an Iraq War veteran and executive director at the Center on Conscience & War (CCW), stated that troops are expressing a strong desire to avoid involvement in killing. He noted, 'It's all people who don't want to take part in killing in a war that they don't believe in, and this war has made them realize that they can't take part in any kind of U.S. military action ever again.'"
"The United States has conducted the war on Iran through intense attacks on civilian areas, exemplified by the bombing of a girls' school that resulted in the deaths of over 100 children. This has contributed to the unpopularity of the war, with many servicemembers feeling conflicted about their roles."
U.S. military counseling organizations report a rise in calls from servicemembers opposing military actions under President Trump, especially regarding the war on Iran. This conflict has been marked by significant civilian casualties, including the bombing of a girls' school. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has framed the intervention as a 'holy war' for Christianity. Many troops express a desire to avoid participation in actions they do not believe in, leading to a realization that they cannot engage in military actions again.
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