Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp Over 200 US Troops Wounded in Iran War, Relatives of Airman Killed in Iraq Criticize War, and More
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Mar 17, 2026 Coverage of political pressure on media and threats to journalism standards. Reports on U.S. military losses and over 200 service members wounded across multiple countries. Discussion of civilian casualties and strikes killing women and children. Updates on regional naval refusals, drone losses, protests in Iraq, and halted medical evacuations from Gaza.
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Administration Discussion Raised Nuclear Use Concerns
- Dave DeCamp highlights a White House official suggesting Israel might consider nuclear use if the war escalates and Trump publicly denying Israel would ever use nukes.
- Comments came from David Sacks on his podcast, prompting concern because Sacks is a Trump administration AI/crypto adviser.
Allies Refused Trump's Call To Send Ships To Hormuz
- Several U.S. allies declined Trump's request to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying it's not their war and small European frigates can't substitute for U.S. power.
- Nations like Germany and Japan emphasized diplomacy and refused deployment.
US Reports 200+ Troops Wounded In Regional War
- U.S. Central Command confirmed over 200 U.S. troops wounded across seven countries since the war began and earlier underreported injuries.
- CENTCOM noted most injuries occurred in the opening days and at least 13 U.S. service members have died.