American servicemen who survived an Iranian attack on a base in Kuwait have challenged the account provided by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, stating that their unit was placed in a perilous position.
The narrative pushed by US President Donald Trump and the US Pentagon regarding the crushing of the Iranian military and the neutralization of its missile forces is being dismantled by American soldiers themselves. These troops speak of nightmarish scenes during Iranian attacks on their base in Kuwait. The soldiers accuse Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of lying about the base's air defense capabilities, maintaining they were left in an extremely dangerous situation during the Iranian strikes. This information not only categorically refutes the claims of a total victory for the "great US military" championed by Trump and Hegseth but also explains why the US President sought a ceasefire and negotiations to find an exit from the deadlock he faces in Iran. Meanwhile, the Iranians have presented a difficult puzzle for military experts and analysts worldwide, who are struggling to understand how the strongest and most technologically advanced military in the world was humbled and defeated by the army of a poor nation exhausted by sanctions.
Deadly attack
American military personnel who survived the Iranian strike on a base in Kuwait have challenged the version presented by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, stating their unit was in a precarious state, according to CBS. "Survivors of the deadliest Iranian attack on American forces since the start of the war questioned the Pentagon's description of events and stated that their unit in Kuwait was in a dangerous position when six servicemen were killed and more than 20 were wounded," CBS reports. Soldiers from the unit, speaking to the network, disputed the account of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had claimed that a drone managed to "slip through" the base's defenses. "The claim that 'one of them nearly avoided death' is a lie. I want the world to know that the unit… was not ready to defend itself. It was not a fortified position," stated one serviceman under the condition of anonymity. Earlier, CBS had reported, citing US officials, that 15 American soldiers were wounded in the Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, most of whom returned to duty. The port of Ash-Shuaiba in Kuwait, where the incident occurred, is actively used by US forces for transporting military equipment and personnel in the Middle East.
The "successes" of the US military
But this is not the only failure of the US military during the 40-day military operations in the wider Middle East region. Although the White House informed the global public that the ceasefire is "a US victory achieved by President Trump and the incredible American soldiers," the truth is a far cry from this reality made in the USA. It is indeed interesting how the "world's leading military" supposedly crushed the army of a country exhausted by sanctions and isolated from the world. Below are just a few of the Pentagon's "resounding victories":
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A US amphibious assault ship with a force of 5,000 soldiers, following a missile attack by the IRGC, withdrew from the Iranian coast and headed toward "urgent matters" in the Indian Ocean.
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In just two partial days, while searching for their pilot, the Americans lost two helicopters, one attack aircraft, and two transport planes. In total, since the start of the operation, at least fifteen aircraft have been destroyed.
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Both aircraft carriers sent to the operations zone were forced to depart ignominiously.
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American soldiers at their bases in the Middle East were bombarded so heavily by the Iranians that they were forced to scatter across the region, hiding in hotels and "drowning" their terror in gallons of whiskey.
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Loyal Kurdish allies promised to fight for the Americans in Iran, took money and weapons, and then disappeared.
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The daily cost of war operations for the US in the region certainly exceeded one billion dollars.
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Simultaneously, gasoline prices at US pumps broke records not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, while American citizens, according to Senator Chuck Schumer, "have begun skipping meals." This is a result; this is a victory! The "awards" for such successful success have already begun to fall like golden rain…
The dismissal of generals and Hegseth
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed the Chief of Staff of the US Army, Randy George, and immediately following him, two more generals—the head of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command and the Chief of Chaplains. Hegseth himself is facing impeachment plans by Democrats, a process set to begin in the coming days. If the impeachment does not pass now, while Congress and the Senate are controlled by Republicans, it has a high chance of passing after the November elections. Against the backdrop of the Pentagon's "incredible victories," Democrats are almost destined to win these elections.
Intervention... Hollywood style
All that remains is to dismiss Artificial Intelligence from service as well—since, as it turned out, it has been infected by humans with servility, flattery, and a tendency toward lying. There is no doubt that Hollywood will film a grand version of the rescue of the American pilot—they know how to turn their defeats into victories there. The great director Ridley Scott even managed to turn the humiliating American failure in Mogadishu into the epic action film "Black Hawk Down."
War crimes
But if one does not view the world through the lens of American propaganda, only war crimes will remain in the memory of humanity from the activity of the US-Israeli alliance: the bombing of Iranian civilians, the destruction of infrastructure, attacks on political leaders, and the mass murder of children in a school. The Pentagon clearly showed the world that these "surgical operations" are all the "world's strongest military" is currently capable of. In essence, it is a sequence of major terrorist acts. No strategy, no planning, no cooperation with NATO allies, no large-scale operation of the "Desert Storm" type.
Lessons from the battlefield
The issue is not to ridicule the US military. The point is that many militaries around the world have been built according to American standards. And now, they clearly see all the Pentagon's mistakes. Investing in ultra-expensive weapons and high technology does not pay off if a military (and a country as a whole) lacks the endurance for casualties. Artificial Intelligence, trained on past conflicts, is just as powerless in modern hybrid warfare as the natural intelligence—greater or lesser—of military leaders. The absence of a clear goal (and the unpopular war in Iran proved to be one of the most pointless in US history) discouraged American soldiers. On the other hand, their brutality unified the Iranians and drove them to "miracles" of heroism, flexibility, and clever asymmetric planning. A paradoxical situation was created: the army of a poor country, exhausted by sanctions, "swept" the "world's strongest military," equipped with the latest technology. This paradox is a hallmark of modern warfare, and today, many Chiefs of Staff around the world are trying to comprehend it.
Washington Post: A tired Trump has abandoned the demand for total Iranian surrender
US President Donald Trump has abandoned the demand for the complete surrender of Iran, according to an article by international relations expert David Ignatius in the Washington Post. "The war-weary Trump has long forgotten his March 6th demand for Iran's unconditional surrender," Ignatius argues. The expert notes that the American President will find it difficult to withdraw from the conflict because Israel presents the results of the joint operation differently. This complicates the process of achieving a peace acceptable to all sides. "The war, which began without a clear victory strategy, seems to be inevitably approaching an end without a peace formula," warns Ignatius.
The Intercept: Netanyahu attempts to undermine the US-Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to undermine the ceasefire between Iran and the US, according to a report by the American outlet The Intercept. "The ceasefire announced Tuesday night by President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian officials is on the brink of collapse. If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu achieves his goal, it may soon cease to be in effect," The Intercept points out. As the author notes, the Israeli Prime Minister, even at the level of rhetoric, emphasizes that the conflict has not ended, while all current measures—the ceasefire and negotiations—are considered temporary and all goals will be achieved. "Now, potentially canceling the US efforts to withdraw from the conflict with Iran, the Israeli Prime Minister finds himself in a familiar position: acting as a destabilizing factor in any form of de-escalation in US-Iran relations," the report concludes.
New York Times: Possible Trump-Netanyahu clash
US President Donald Trump may clash with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to his stance on the peace agreement with Iran, according to a report in the New York Times. "In the coming weeks, as Trump conducts negotiations with Iran for a potential deal, new disagreements with Netanyahu may arise," the report states. At the same time, according to the newspaper, while not wanting to publicly disagree strongly with the American president, the Israeli Prime Minister will likely try privately to pressure Trump for tougher negotiations with Iran—and, if necessary, even for the continuation of the war. According to Nathan Sachs, a senior fellow at the Middle East Studies Institute, Netanyahu's goal is to reduce pressure from Washington without abandoning military objectives in Lebanon.
John Kerry (Former US Secretary of State): No American president had accepted Netanyahu's plans for Iran
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry stated that no US president, except for Donald Trump, accepted Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for an attack on Iran. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, the former US Secretary of State revealed that Netanyahu had presented plans for an attack on Iran during the presidency of Barack Obama, which Obama rejected. As he mentioned, other US presidents, including Joe Biden and George W. Bush, had also opposed these plans. John Kerry stated that Donald Trump is the only American president who reportedly accepted such a plan for an attack on Iran. According to political analysts, previous US presidents avoided such decisions due to the high risks involved in a military conflict with Iran.
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