Pentagon may violate rules of war by moving troops from US bases

• The Pentagon may have violated U.S. rules of war by relocating troops from military bases, targeted by Iran, to civilian locations like hotels and offices in the Middle East.
• This relocation occurred in response to Iranian retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases, which began after U.S. missile strikes.
• U.S. Law of War mandates that military forces distinguish themselves from civilians to minimize casualties and property damage, though it acknowledges this may not always be feasible.
• The conflict has resulted in over 300 American service members injured, at least 13 killed, and approximately 20 U.S. aircraft damaged.
• The administration is reportedly considering further escalation, including a potential ground operation and threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure, which could constitute war crimes.

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