Secretary General of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Kate Hudson criticized Exercise Defender 2020: "In the current public health crisis, it puts not only the lives of American troops and many participating European countries at risk, but also those inhabitants of the countries in which they operate”. The Iranian government has been heavily affected by the virus, with around 20 members of parliament infected, as well as 15 other former or current politicians.
Katibu Mkuu wa Kampeni ya Upunguzaji wa Sila za Vita za Nyuklia Kate Hudson alilaumu shughuli ya Utetezi 2020: &quot;Katika hali ya hatari ya sasa ya afya ya umma, inahatarisha si maisha ya jeshi pekee kutoka Marekani na nchi za Ulaya kadhaa zinazohusika bali pia wakzai wa nchi wanakofanya operesheni.&quot;Serikali ya Irani imeathirika sana na virusi, na takriban wabunge ishirini na nne wameambukizwa pamoja na wanasiasa kuni na tano wa sasa au wa kitambo.