Is the US military ready to attack Iran? Steak, lobster meal reportedly sparks buzz; ‘It’s already on’

On February 21, former U.S. military aide Buzz Patterson retweeted a post from Interceptor News claiming “Breaking: U.S. troops received menu including steak, pie, crab legs and lobster,” adding the cryptic caption: “IYKYK. IT’S GOING.”

These remarks triggered speculation from the outside world military operations Possibly imminent.

The U.S. Department of Defense has not issued a statement confirming any operational link to the reported meals or indicating that new military action will be taken.

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In 2025, rumors of a steak and lobster meal spread online after a video of soldiers enjoying a meal at a high-end restaurant went viral, the Daily Dot reported. Some commenters speculated that these meals were the previous “last meal” deploywhile others associate it with long missions or dangerous missions.

The theory has been circulating on forums and social media for years, often resurrecting during the pandemic. geopolitical tensions.

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In a widely circulated 2025 video cited by the outlet, a soldier clarified that the steak and lobster dinner coincided with a U.S. Army birthday celebration and not any combat deployment.

The latest claims circulate amid rising geopolitical tensions. Experts warn that such claims have not been officially confirmed and should not be interpreted as evidence of imminent military action.