Discontent is reportedly growing among some US service members deployed in the Middle East amid the ongoing war with Iran, with a striking image of graffiti on a US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker sparking fresh questions over troop morale. The image was shared by Dr. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President and co-founder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, on X. The messages reportedly include criticism of US policy toward Israel, references to repeated peace efforts and a provocative message mocking US President Donald Trump. One message reads: “Be a good guy and do what Israel tells you to,” while another says, “Peace deal #64 incoming… ALL THIS FOR THE HOLY LAND.” A separate message reads “Operation Epstein Fury,” apparently referencing Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The authenticity, authorship and circumstances surrounding the graffiti have not been independently established.
