Pete Hegseth
Hegseth: US achieved 'decisive victory' in Iran, claims Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured
"We hope and believe the ceasefire will hold," said Hegseth, who also thanked Israel for being a "brave, capable, and willing ally on this battlefield."
Trump says Iran can be taken out in one night, reveals details on fighter pilots' rescue mission
Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap - Axios
US intel. says half of Iran’s weapons are still intact as Trump, Netanyahu claim otherwise - report
Initial findings show US accidentally targeted Iranian girls' school using outdated intel - report
The building had originally been a part of the adjacent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base, though officials told the NYT that it isn’t clear when the two had separated.
What does victory for Israel, US look like in Iran? - opinion
Is the goal to weaken Iran’s regime or overthrow it? The answer could determine when and how the war ends.
Pete Hegseth: Israeli attacks on Iran fuel depots 'not our strikes, not our objective'
Hegseth: Attack on fuel depots 'weren't our strikes,' US 'not gelling pulled in any direction' • Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, secretary of defense says
Iran not more formidable than expected, top general says as US gears for intense fighting
Caine told reporters that the United States was carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey told reporters that the senior Democrats on the Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees have made the requests to Republican chairmen.
Iranian school hit by Tomahawk missile implicating US in strike, video footage shows - report
The United States is the only military currently taking part in the Iran war to have Tomahawks in its arsenal, which would rule out an Israeli strike or Iranian misfire, if the footage is accurate.
One person killed in central Israel, tensions continue to rise
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Pete Hegseth just became Israel’s latest war-celebrity obsession
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.
Operation Epic Fury is 'only just beginning,' Iran will surrender, Hegseth says
“The Iranian Navy is largely no more. So their ability to project any power in that area in a naval sense is diminishing and will be increasingly diminished,” Hegseth said.
Trump urges Iranian diplomats to seek asylum, vows total defeat of regime
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.
