# Iran to Americans: Don’t let anyone turn your kids into ‘mercenaries’ for Israel’s war

https://mins.news/en/item/46170

- TRT World, 2026-09-05 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/3141f3336a00

> An Iranian official portrays the US war on Iran as an unwanted “war of choice” driven by Israel, warning Americans against allowing their children to become “mercenaries” for the conflict.

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