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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which has been announced by former President Trump and welcomed by various international leaders. Despite the truce, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the army would remain in southern Lebanon.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew a comparison between the rescue of a downed American airman in Iran and the story of Jesus's resurrection.
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 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth introduced a new 'Greater North America' strategy, which designates the entire northern hemisphere as the immediate security perimeter for the United States and calls for increased engagement from southern nations.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indirectly confirmed the Pentagon's request for approximately $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war, stating it 'takes money to kill bad guys' amid Senate skepticism about the funding and the conflict's open-ended nature.
Comments in books, speeches, and videos reveal that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed extreme and violent antipathy toward Iran for years, shedding new light on his personal commitment to the war.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that US efforts to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions will send "plenty of signals," as he addressed a question related to North Korea's criticism of the ongoing US military operation against the Islamic Republic. Hegseth made the remarks during a press briefing on the military operation, codenamed "Operation Epic Fury," which kicked off in coordination with Israel on Saturday. "As it pertains to other countries ... they don't really bear on the c
The Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka by a US submarine, confirmed by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. 32 Iranian sailors were rescued, while at least 87 were killed, marking the first such incident since WWII.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has set out the goals of the US war in Iran, saying the United States did not start it but they will end it.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed 22 universities, including Harvard and MIT, from the Pentagon's list for military officer education, citing 'anti-American' sentiments and proposing new partnerships.
Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, is set to meet US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, amid rising tensions between the Pentagon and the artificial intelligence company over military use
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated at a Pentagon press conference that the US armed forces are prepared for a repeated attack against Iran if Tehran does not agree to the terms of a potential agreement. This serves as a clear message to Iran.
Amidst the ongoing Iran War, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed the Army Chief of Staff and other high-ranking officers, continuing a months-long "purging" of the Pentagon without providing specific reasons.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mocking comments about the 'big bad Royal Navy' are seen as uncomfortable because they reflect genuine concerns about the Royal Navy's readiness, an issue previously raised by the First Sea Lord.
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'.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement about 'showing no mercy' to Iran could constitute a violation of US and international war law, potentially being considered a war crime.
Until February 28, most Israelis had barely heard of him. Ten days later, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is one of the most prominent figures on Hebrew media, Instagram, and X.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an investigation into reports of an attack on a girls' school in southern Iran, which allegedly resulted in over 160 deaths.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that ongoing military operations against Iran would not end up being "endless," but achieving America's combat objectives would not happen "overnight,"…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the military operation against Iran was the most precise in history, aimed at destroying missile infrastructure, and not intended for regime change or an 'endless war'.
The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an ultimatum to Anthropic's CEO, demanding unrestricted military access to the company's AI technology by Friday or face the termination of its government contract.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a joke about the long-standing 'Pentagon pizza' theory in Washington, suggesting he sometimes orders food to mislead people.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had said that Iran's missiles had been "depleted and decimated" during a press conference, with US officials concerned that Iran may use the ceasefire to rearm.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed General Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, as part of a significant leadership shake-up in the Pentagon, reportedly targeting specific demographics. This high-profile removal occurs amidst the ongoing Iran war and a broader purge of military leadership under Hegseth.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed the suspension for Army helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run, allowing them to avoid punishment.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, known for embodying aggressive masculinity, has drawn criticism for his rhetoric on the Iran war, which he discusses as if it were a cage fight.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s leadership was “desperate and hiding,” after US-Israeli strikes.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that President Donald Trump is fully informed about contact between Russia and Iran amid media reports that Moscow is providing intelligence to Tehran for…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a US submarine sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo, claiming it was the first since World War Two.
"We are absolutely sober," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday, insisting that the US operation against Iran has "clear objectives" and that for Americans…
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to meet with the press.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided an update on the Trump administration's plans to release government files related to extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), following Trump's earlier announcement.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn public attention after a video surfaced showing him allegedly bench-pressing an impressive 143 kilograms in a military gym, leading to debate over whether it's inspiring or a PR stunt.