US Army Warning: Texts Being Sent Out About Military Draft Are Fake

A burning vehicle at the Baghdad International Airport following an airstrike, in Baghdad, Iraq, early on Jan. 2, 2020. Iraqi Prime Minister's Press Office, via AP

The U.S. Army sent out a warning to Americans not to believe any text messages saying they have been drafted to serve in the military.

The warning comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran after an American drone strike killed top commander Qassem Soleimani before Tehran launched missiles at U.S. troops at Iraqi bases early Jan. 8.