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UK’s elite soldier unit faces exodus over ‘lawfare’ fears — warning sign for US military?
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Britain’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) is facing a growing exodus as soldiers resign over fears they could face years of legal scrutiny for actions taken on the battlefield, according to a report in The Telegraph.
Several sources told the British newspaper that members of 22 SAS, the British Army’s most elite regiment, have applied for premature release amid anger over investigations into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, Syria and Northern Ireland.
The debate is not confined to Britain.
American troops could face similar concerns if political leaders fail to distinguish between legitimate investigations and politically motivated campaigns, according to John Spencer, executive director of the Urban Warfare Institute.
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«I welcome timely investigations of allegations of violations,» Spencer told Fox News Digital, «but want our leaders to protect all our forces, special or not, from agenda or politicized ‘witch hunts.’»
Australian Cpl. Ben Roberts-Smith attends a Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Reunion Service at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church on May 30, 2012, in London. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
In Australia, the case of Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has become a rallying point for veterans who fear elite soldiers could face years of legal battles after serving in combat.
Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, has denied allegations that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Earlier in April, Australian authorities charged him with five counts of murder related to his service in Afghanistan.
To many British veterans, the Australian case reinforces fears that the same trend could spread across other Western militaries, including the United States.
British armed forces work with the U.S. military to evacuate eligible civilians and their families on Aug. 21, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan. (MoD Crown Copyright/Getty Images)
At least two SAS squadrons have been affected, with several current and former members describing the losses as a «threat to national security.» The paper did not publish the precise number of departures for security reasons.
The resignations come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government faces criticism over both defense spending and the treatment of veterans.
Britain’s armed forces have faced mounting scrutiny over their size and readiness in recent years. But the U.K. government says it is reversing that trend, reporting that total armed forces strength stood at 182,050 personnel as of Jan. 1, 2026, including 136,960 regular troops, an increase from the previous year.
The government also has pledged what it calls the largest sustained rise in defense spending since the Cold War, with military spending set to reach 2.6% of GDP by 2027, backed by an additional £5 billion this financial year and £270 billion in defense investment over the course of the current Parliament. Britain also has said it aims to raise defense spending to 3% of GDP by the end of the next Parliament.
Former and current soldiers said they believe Britain’s legal system has turned against troops who were sent to fight on behalf of the government.
«If a soldier discharges their weapon, they are almost certainly going to get a knock at their door one day,» George Simm, a former regimental sergeant major of 22 SAS, told The Telegraph. «It feels like a betrayal and a break in the trust.»
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Britain’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) is facing a growing exodus as soldiers resign over fears they could face years of legal scrutiny for actions taken on the battlefield, according to a report in The Telegraph. (Omar Sobhani/Reuters)
The controversy centers on ongoing investigations into British special forces operations.
A total of 242 special forces troops, including 120 still serving, are currently involved in legal inquiries costing roughly £1 million per month. Those inquiries involve operations in Afghanistan, Northern Ireland and Syria.
Critics say those investigations have created a culture in which soldiers fear that decisions made in combat would later lead to prosecution.
Andrew Fox, a former British Army officer and senior fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, a London-based think tank, told Fox News Digital the relationship between soldiers and the government has been badly damaged.
«Soldiering contains a pact between the government and those they employ to use lethal force,» Fox said. «Soldiers will take human life within the rules set for them by international law, and in return, their governments should support them.
«This has been inverted, and international law has been weaponized and exploited by our enemies to persecute our soldiers. All too often, governments are coming down on the side of those enemies, not our troops.»
Fox said it was understandable that some soldiers would no longer want to serve.
«Of course, law breaking should be punished, but we are seeing a breakdown in trust between governments and their armed forces when politicians allow troops to be hounded through the courts unjustly,» he said.
Spencer said professional militaries depend on maintaining public trust through a strong internal justice system.
«A professional military holds the trust of its society because it lives by a strict ethical code, its laws, and its rules,» Spencer told Fox News Digital. «That trust is what gives soldiers the unique authority to use lethal force in the worst conditions a human being can face.»
Spencer said allegations of wrongdoing should be investigated quickly and fairly.
«We need investigations that move quickly and fairly on any credible allegation,» he said. «If there’s real evidence of wrongdoing under the law of armed conflict or the rules of engagement, then both the military and society must act on it. That’s how you keep the trust alive.»
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American troops could face similar concerns if political leaders fail to distinguish between legitimate investigations and politically motivated campaigns, according to John Spencer, executive director of the Urban Warfare Institute. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
At the same time, Spencer warned that some legal campaigns risk crossing the line into what troops perceive as politically motivated «witch hunts.»
«I’ve seen too many human rights lawyers blur the line between basic human rights and the actual law of armed conflict,» Spencer said. «They don’t always understand the application of the use of force in context or the split-second chaos of combat. When that turns into what troops call witch hunts, it eats away at morale and readiness.»
Spencer said governments have a responsibility both to investigate credible accusations and to protect troops from what he called agenda-driven campaigns.
«It’s also the duty of the government to shield the military from agenda-driven witch hunts,» he said. «A rigorous military justice system and honest self-policing are essential for an ethical force. Without them, the profession loses the very trust that lets it do its job.»
Britain’s Ministry of Defense spokesperson told Fox News digital that, «While it is a long-standing policy of successive governments to not comment on U.K. Special Forces, we are immensely proud of all our Armed Forces and their extraordinary contribution to keeping the U.K. safe at home and abroad.»
«We are committed to ensuring that the legal framework governing our Armed Forces reflects the practical realities of military operations — and that those who served with honor are properly protected,» he added, «Where the U.K. undertakes military action, it complies fully with U.K. and international law. We are clear that upholding those standards does not prevent our Armed Forces from conducting effective operations.»
Former British military chiefs warned in an open letter to Starmer in late 2025 that soldiers increasingly believe they must worry about «not only the enemy in front of them but the lawyer behind them.»
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To many British veterans, the Australian case reinforces fears that the same trend could spread across other Western militaries, including the United States. (Guvendemir/Getty Iamges )
«Make no mistake,» the retired generals wrote, «our closest allies are watching uneasily, and our enemies will be rubbing their hands.»
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El presidente de Irán viaja a Pakistán para coordinar la agenda diplomática tras el acuerdo alcanzado con Estados Unidos
El presidente iraní, Masud Pezeshkian, visitará este martes Pakistán para mantener reuniones con las principales autoridades del país y abordar los compromisos diplomáticos derivados del memorando de entendimiento firmado recientemente entre Irán y Estados Unidos para el cese de hostilidades en Medio Oriente.
Pezeshkian llegará a Islamabad acompañado por una delegación de alto nivel integrada por ministros y otros funcionarios iraníes, en una visita que realizará por invitación del primer ministro paquistaní, Shehbaz Sharif, según informó el Ministerio de Exteriores de Pakistán.
Durante su estancia, el mandatario iraní se reunirá con el presidente de Pakistán, Asif Ali Zardari; con Sharif; con el presidente del Senado; con el titular de la Asamblea Nacional; y con el ministro de Exteriores, Ishaq Dar, quien desempeñó un papel central en las negociaciones entre Teherán y Washington.
La Cancillería paquistaní señaló que durante los encuentros “ambas partes (…) explorarán nuevas vías para profundizar la cooperación en diversos sectores, como el comercio, la energía, la seguridad fronteriza, los intercambios entre personas y la conectividad regional”.
El Ministerio de Exteriores indicó además que la visita de Pezeshkian, la segunda que realiza a Pakistán desde su llegada a la Presidencia iraní en julio de 2024, “brindará una importante oportunidad para abordar los compromisos diplomáticos en curso tras la firma del Memorando de Entendimiento de Islamabad, así como los acontecimientos regionales e internacionales de interés mutuo”.
Pakistán actuó como mediador en los contactos entre Irán y Estados Unidos que culminaron con la firma del memorando de entendimiento destinado a poner fin a las hostilidades en la región.
En paralelo, el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, iniciará este martes una gira de tres días por Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Kuwait y Baréin para presentar a los aliados del Golfo el memorando de entendimiento que Washington firmó la semana pasada con Teherán.
El portavoz del Departamento de Estado, Tommy Pigott, informó que Rubio permanecerá en esos tres países entre el 23 y el 25 de junio. Según el comunicado oficial, durante la visita “abordará diversas prioridades regionales, entre ellas el memorando de entendimiento con Irán, los esfuerzos para garantizar el tránsito seguro y libre por el estrecho de Ormuz y la importancia de la paz y la estabilidad en la región”.
En Baréin, el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense participará además en una reunión del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo (CCG), integrado también por Arabia Saudita, Catar y Omán.
El memorando fue firmado el miércoles pasado por el presidente Donald Trump en el Palacio de Versalles, durante una visita oficial a Emmanuel Macron. El documento establece un plazo de 60 días para negociar un tratado de paz definitivo que incluya el programa nuclear iraní.
Aunque los países del CCG respaldaron en términos generales los esfuerzos para poner fin al conflicto, dos aspectos del acuerdo generan preocupación en la región: la creación de un fondo de reconstrucción para Irán por USD 300.000 millones y la falta de referencias al desmantelamiento del programa de misiles balísticos iraní.
Los gobiernos del Golfo consideran que esos recursos podrían destinarse a la reconstrucción de capacidades militares iraníes y al financiamiento de grupos aliados en la región. Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Arabia Saudita, Kuwait, Baréin y Catar, países que albergan bases militares estadounidenses, sufrieron ataques con misiles y drones atribuidos a Irán en los últimos meses. Cualquier modificación en el esquema de seguridad regional tendría consecuencias directas para la estrategia militar de Washington en Medio Oriente.
La gira de Rubio coincide con una intensa agenda diplomática vinculada al acuerdo. Durante el fin de semana, el vicepresidente J. D. Vance encabezó en Suiza una ronda de conversaciones con mediadores cataríes y paquistaníes para avanzar en los aspectos técnicos del pacto. La primera etapa de las negociaciones concluyó el lunes y las discusiones continuarán durante esta semana.
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When it comes to the U.S. food supply, more voters prioritize protecting public health than lowering food prices, according to the latest Fox News Poll.
The survey, released Monday, also finds broad voter support for key elements of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, even as they give Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. negative job ratings.
By a 16-point margin, voters prefer safeguarding public health (58%) more than lowering food prices (42%).
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That view crosses party lines, with majorities of Democrats (57%), Republicans (58%), and independents (62%) prioritizing health and well-being.
MAHA was popularized by Kennedy during his 2024 presidential campaign and evolved into a national health-policy movement after he ended his bid and endorsed President Trump. Some of its goals include improving nutrition, eliminating harmful additives, and enhancing children’s health.
Roughly 9 in 10 voters say it is extremely or very important for the government to focus on improving food safety (89% important), lowering food costs (88%), and expanding access to healthy foods (85%). About 8 in 10 consider limiting harmful additives (83% important) and increasing transparency in food labeling (81%) important. About 6 in 10 place the same emphasis on reducing vaping and nicotine use (63% important) or limiting screen time for children under age 16 (60%).
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Support for new food regulations is prevalent. More than 9 in 10 voters favor requiring clearer food labeling (91%), and almost as many (87%) support banning food additives that other countries have restricted because of health concerns.
Smaller majorities support banning flavored nicotine products, including vapes and nicotine pouches (65% favor) and prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms (60%).
Eliminating vaccine requirements is less popular, as fewer than 4 in 10 are in favor (36%) – although that number is up 10 points since December.
Most policies enjoy widespread support across key demographics, except on vaccines where differences emerge.
More Republicans (45%) than Democrats (25%) favor eliminating vaccine requirements in public schools by a 20-point margin (the only proposal where fewer than half of each group favor it), and more MAGA (53%) than non-MAGA Republicans (32%) support eliminating vaccines by 21 points.
Men, Black voters, and voters under age 30 are more likely to favor eliminating vaccine requirements than women, White voters, and voters 65 and up.
«If I were advising Republicans in state and local races in 2026, I would tell them to embrace key policy elements from the MAHA agenda,» says Republican pollster Daron Shaw who helps conduct the Fox News Poll alongside Democratic counterpart Chris Anderson. «Protecting Americans, especially children, from bad food, bad drugs, and bad apps is extremely popular, particularly with groups Republicans have struggled with lately.»
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Despite support for many MAHA priorities, Kennedy’s job rating remains underwater: 45% approve of his performance, while 54% disapprove. Those numbers are largely unchanged since last September.
About 9 in 10 MAGA Republicans (88%) approve of Kennedy, compared to 6 in 10 non-MAGA Republicans (58%).
Fathers (54% approve) and voters under 30 (51%) also boost Kennedy’s ratings, with more than half approving of his job performance, higher than mothers (43% approve), non-parents (44%), and voters 65 and over (39%).
A closer look at parents
Mothers and fathers differ in food-policy priorities. More moms prioritize keeping food costs low by 2 points, while dads favor protecting public health by 16 points.
Although parents and non-parents generally align on many MAHA-related issues, more dads than moms say it is important for the government to reduce screen time for children under 16 (68% vs. 47% important) and support banning children from social media platforms (67% vs. 59% favor).
Dads are also more likely than moms to favor eliminating vaccine requirements (52% vs. 33% favor), and more parents support eliminating them than non-parents (42% vs. 34% favor).
The generational divide
Voters under age 30 favor prioritizing public health more than lower food costs by 8 points, but that gap widens to 44 points among voters 65 and over.
On screen time, voters under 30 support banning children under 16 from social media by just 2 points, while that margin expands to 24 points among voters 65 and over.
When it comes to vaccines, young voters oppose eliminating them by 10 points, compared to a large 57-point opposition among those 65 and up.
Conducted June 12-15, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,002 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (101) and cellphones (644) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (257). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data.
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