Troops Request Their Smoldering Remains Be Leveraged for Maximum Political Clout
Patriotic soldiers facing impending doom are just hoping their cratered defensive positions will serve as a cinematic backdrop for a presidential speech about the Dow Jones. If you're going to be collateral damage, you might as well frame the shot perfectly.
Service members report greater concern over optics than operational guidance <img alt="Troops say casualties in Iran should be used for maximum political impact" src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/fa/9c/fa9cd1d4-6369-4dde-bbf0-3755aa4734dc/content/images/2026/04/9591971.jpg" /><p>WASHINGTON — As tensions with <a href="https://www.duffelblog.com/iran-plans-blockade-of-american-blockade-of-iranian-blockade/" rel="noreferrer">Iran</a> continue, U.S. service members have urged the White House an...