US moves troops to hotels in Middle East - seemingly in violation of its own rules of war: report

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Independent

Wednesday 01 April 2026 17:37 EDT


The Pentagon may have violated its own rules of war by moving troops from U.S. bases, targeted by Iran, to hotels and other civilian locations in the Middle East region, the New York Times reported.

Since the start of the conflict, initiated by President Donald Trump’s missile strikes, Iranian forces have been targeting U.S. bases throughout the region. Bases, such as the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia and the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, have been damaged and at least a dozen service members have been killed.

As a result, troops have been moved to office spaces and hotels throughout the region where they’ve been working remotely, military personnel told the New York Times last month.

If true, this could mean the Defense Department has violated a U.S. Law of War, which says officials must use their best efforts to distinguish military forces from others to mitigate civilian casualties and property damage. The Independent has asked the Pentagon for comment.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/us-troops-hotels-middle-east-iran-war-b2950383.html

[Puppyjive]

1. We're doomed with the current leadership

This tells me they have zero defense mechanisms in place to protect these bases. Probably something they should have thought of before starting a war that makes no sense

[Irish_Dem]

5. Yes the US bases there are sitting ducks.

Trump doesn't care.

[BlueWavePsych]

12. Suicidal ...

[Irish_Dem]

13. This is why Hegseth is firing generals right now.

They are all complaining and delaying.

[regnaD kciN]

2. So, they're turning civilians into "human shields"...

Where have we heard THAT before?

[TheRickles]

7. Yep, the hypocrisy is mind-boggling.

Just change the labeling and it becomes OK. Your third eye doesn't have to be open to see through that one!

[Deminpenn]

3. What could possibly go wrong with this plan?

Everyone who works in these offices or hotels will know who the US military personnel are. Military members will stick out like a sore thumb. It will be relatively easy to disrupt operations, communications or both. It depends on the continuing good will of the Gulf states who, at some point, might not feel their investments in Trump are protecting them.

[taxi]

4. So apparently we are now okay with using foreign civilians as human shields.

There are some deeply disturbed bastards running the show.

[WestMichRad]

6. "Rules? We don't need no stinkin' rules!"

[ColoringFool]

17. THIS ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Is The Only Reply.

[barbtries]

8. that totally tracks,

not only that they'd do it, but that the entire world would know where they are.
A friend of mine's son joined the army before Nov2024. I'm worried about him. Tried calling her but no luck. I can only imagine what she must be going through right now.

[Botany]

9. Trump has all but surrendered 13 of our military bases in the Middle East because they can't stop

… the Chinese made drones which are getting real time targeting data from Russian satellites.
Trump is losing this war. Way to go Donny.

[OC375]

10. Lines crossed

Data centers, desalination, bridges, suburbs… infrastructure like WWII. Talk of nukes and terror campaigns at parks… ghastly.

War doesn’t care. War doesn’t ask. War eats what it wants until nations break. War drives the world mad. War laughs at rules.

[ColoringFool]

18. So By "War" You Mean "Trump," Amirite?

[OC375]

22. War is its own beast. Assholes like Trump think it's a pet on a leash.

The very best of us think we can train it, socialize it, and apply ethics and conventions it will heed.

It cares little what either of us want.

There are good reasons war is personified.

[GB_RN]

11. Yeah...No Way There Will Be Problems With This...

No way this ends up like the attack on the US Embassy in Lebanon back in ‘83. Just can’t see that happening…at all. Nope.

[AverageOldGuy]

14. Rules of war??

Hogsbreath and Trump are making up their own rules of war.

[RainCaster]

15. TACO

Trump plays the Supreme Chicken. Of course Hegseth is deeply involved in this mess.

[JoseBalow]

16. What's next, hospitals and schools?

[ColoringFool]

19. Now, Come On...........Oh, Wait.

[David__77]

20. So the hotels are legitimate military targets?

[LaMouffette]

21. Let me guess: Were they moved to Trump hotels so that Rump could cash in yet again??? I know he probably doesn't

have any properties nearby, but isn't that just the sort of thing he would do? AND charge quadruple the going rate for the rooms???

[littlemissmartypants]

23. Are they seven stars, and will there be room service lobster and crab?

[riversedge]

24. In short U.S. troops are moving from their bases to mix with civilian populations. WHOW!