Service members say commanders framed Iran strikes as part of 'Armageddon'
Mar 3rd 2026
Troops across multiple branches reported commanders invoking Revelation and calling the Iran strikes divinely ordained, prompting more than 110 complaints to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.
- The Military Religious Freedom Foundation received more than 110 complaints from troops across at least 30 installations and 40 units since the Iran attacks began.
- A redacted complaint from a noncommissioned officer says a commander told troops the Iran war was "all part of God’s divine plan," cited the Book of Revelation, and said President Trump was "anointed" to trigger Armageddon.
- Complainants include Christians, at least one Muslim and one Jew, and MRFF is keeping identities confidential to prevent retaliation.
- MRFF president Mikey Weinstein says many commanders have expressed exhilaration that the conflict fulfills Christian end times prophecy.
- MRFF cites constitutional and Uniform Code of Military Justice limits on using official military settings to advance personal religious beliefs.
- The Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has promoted regular Pentagon prayer events and attends a weekly White House Bible study led by a preacher who advocates strong support for Israel.