US Marine Corps personnel participating in the large-scale operation against Iran are facing serious living conditions that are beginning to impact their morale. According to reports from forward positions and temporary deployment sites, American troops are extremely dissatisfied with the quality of food provided. Soldiers describe their daily rations as meager and unappetizing, noting that the standard menu often consists of dry tortillas and an unidentifiable meaty substance that the soldiers themselves have nicknamed "brown mush." ​​Amid the high intensity of combat and constant physical strain, the lack of adequate hot meals is becoming a serious challenge for the contingent, sparking a wave of complaints to the Pentagon's logistics service.

The situation is exacerbated by the fact that service members are effectively deprived of support from their families. Relatives of Marines in the United States are attempting to send parcels to the Middle East containing familiar food, essential items, and warm clothing to somehow brighten the harsh daily lives of their loved ones. However, according to official data, all postal logistics to the conflict zone were completely halted in early April. Thousands of packages intended for soldiers are now blocked at transit hubs and distribution centers. The disruption of mail delivery has made it impossible to receive any private assistance, exacerbating the sense of isolation among personnel under constant pressure from the naval blockade and missile attacks.