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US Defense Secretary Hegseth Asks Army Chief of Staff Randy George to Step Down
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth Asks Army Chief of Staff Randy George to Step Down

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down and take immediate retirement, amidst ongoing clashes between the Pentagon chief and senior military leadership, with reports also coming from French media and the Independent.

US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future
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US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future

The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes as crypto prediction markets speculate on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will be removed from his position before 2026.

Iran Latest: Tehran Makes 'Secret' CIA Outreach; Hegseth Declares 'Winning' Despite US Comms Infrastructure Severe Damage
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Iran Latest: Tehran Makes 'Secret' CIA Outreach; Hegseth Declares 'Winning' Despite US Comms Infrastructure Severe Damage

Iran Latest: Tehran Makes 'Secret' CIA Outreach; Hegseth Declares 'Winning' Despite US Comms Infrastructure Severe Damage On Day 5 of the Trump-ordered Operation Epic Furry targeting Iran for regime change, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth declared the US is "winning" against Iran, signaling that additional American forces are en route and vowing Washington will take "all the time it needs" to secure 'victory'. But the instances of blowback are piling up at rapid pace. This comes aft...

US Army Lifts Suspensions for Helicopter Crews Who Flew Over Kid Rock's Home
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US Army Lifts Suspensions for Helicopter Crews Who Flew Over Kid Rock's Home

The US Army has launched an administrative review and subsequently suspended crews from flight duties after two military helicopters were seen hovering near singer Kid Rock's home. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has now announced that these suspensions have been lifted following an investigation into the incident.

Pentagon Chief Hegseth Leads Prayer for 'Crushing Violence' Amid Iran War, Faces Lawsuit
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Pentagon Chief Hegseth Leads Prayer for 'Crushing Violence' Amid Iran War, Faces Lawsuit

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a Christian service at the Pentagon, the first since the outbreak of war with Iran, where he prayed for 'crushing violence' against enemies. Hegseth and Trump's labor secretary are now being sued by a nonprofit group over these prayer services and allegations of religious discrimination, with reports detailing his prayer for 'every bullet to find its target'.

Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash
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Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash

Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.

US-Israel-Iran war: Latest developments in the Middle East
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US-Israel-Iran war: Latest developments in the Middle East

Get the latest updates on the Middle East war, including explosions in Tehran, Iranian missile launches at Israel, and strikes on Hezbollah strongholds. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-israel-iran-war-latest-developments-in-the-middle-east/

The moment the US submarine targets and sinks the Iranian frigate with a torpedo off the coast of Sri Lanka (video)
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The moment the US submarine targets and sinks the Iranian frigate with a torpedo off the coast of Sri Lanka (video)

Hegseth: We sank Iran’s flagship – Sri Lankan authorities announced that 32 people have been rescued from the frigate’s 180-member crew, as it was returning from an exercise it had been invited to by India The post The moment the US submarine targets and sinks the Iranian frigate with a torpedo off the coast of Sri Lanka (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

US Struck Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka Coast: Report
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US Struck Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka Coast: Report

One of the officials, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, said it was carried out by a US military submarine.

Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on Prescription Drugs
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Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on Prescription Drugs

Former President Trump has imposed 100% tariffs on prescription drugs from companies that have not agreed to lower prices, a move aimed at incentivizing domestic production and reducing drug costs in the United States.

Pete Hegseth Warns of Decisive Days in Iran War as Tehran Threatens US Firms
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Pete Hegseth Warns of Decisive Days in Iran War as Tehran Threatens US Firms

Pentagon official Pete Hegseth has reiterated that the upcoming days in the war against Iran will be 'decisive,' warning of further escalation if Tehran does not reach a deal and mentioning the possibility of regime change.

Iran Denies Hegseth's Claims on Mojtaba Khamenei's Injury, Assures His Well-being
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Iran Denies Hegseth's Claims on Mojtaba Khamenei's Injury, Assures His Well-being

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has denied claims by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth that Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, was injured, assuring that there are 'no problems' with him and that he will be seen soon. This comes amidst ongoing speculation about Khamenei's health and public appearances.

Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes
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Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes

Air cargo prices are skyrocketing due to disruptions in key shipping lanes caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This has forced many carriers to reroute their vessels, leading to longer transit times and increased operational costs, which are then passed on to consumers.