US Troops Train for Chemical, Nuclear Threats in Iran Conflict

0:00It's March 28th. This is U.S. News Today, U.S. News powered by AI. U.S. Marines and Army paratroopers sent to the area around the Iran conflict are training hard to defend against chemical or nuclear attacks. They're focusing on quick response drills for these serious threats as tensions rise. Troops practice suiting up in their chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear gear, aiming to get masks and protective outfits on in just 15 seconds at the first alarm. This preparation scales up depending on the need. Experts point out Iran's strong chemical industry makes it easy for them to produce weapons like mustard gas if they choose. The real worry kicks in if the fighting worsens or Iran feels cornered. Reports suggest Iran may have shifted chemical stockpiles from Syria eastward to Iran or Iraq before that regime collapsed. A firm U.S. warning could deter any desperate moves. History from the Iran Iraq War shows how far leaders might go when back into a corner,

1:02keeping the focus sharp on preventing escalation right now.