US Army Faces Severe Shortage: Recruitment Rules Relaxed Amid Iran Tensions

• The US military is experiencing a severe shortage of soldiers due to continuous deployment and escalating tensions with Iran.
• The maximum age limit for recruitment has been increased from 32 to 42 years, allowing older individuals to join.
• Restrictions on marijuana consumption for recruits have been significantly relaxed to broaden the applicant pool.
• The ongoing conflict with Iran and the Ukraine-Russia crisis have put immense pressure on US forces, leading to recruitment shortfalls.
• Experts view the relaxation of rules as a 'compulsion' for the Pentagon to meet recruitment targets, not a strategic masterplan.