How Iran war of Trump is driving military dissent? | The Take
Apr 23, 2026 The Take
As the US expands its war with Iran, opposition is growing - not just among the public, but inside the military itself. S
Apr 23, 2026 The Take
As the US expands its war with Iran, opposition is growing - not just among the public, but inside the military itself. Some service members are questioning orders, exploring conscientious objection, and speaking out. What’s driving this shift, and how far could it go?
In this episode:
Mike Prysner, Executive Director of the Center on Conscience & War
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Tamara Khandaker, and Sarí El-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.