Pete Hegseth
As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - analysis
"This war will be remembered as Trump's grave strategic miscalculation. One whose consequences reshaped the region in unintended ways," Middle East scholar Fawaz Gerges told Reuters.
The 'final blow' doctrine: Why Trump is rewriting the rules of American power - analysis
Hegseth: US achieved 'decisive victory' in Iran, claims Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured
Trump says Iran can be taken out in one night, reveals details on fighter pilots' rescue mission
Israeli startup XTEND wins US Department of Defense contract for AI one-way attack drones
The Israeli startup’s contract highlights the shift toward affordable, autonomous systems for irregular combat.
US strikes on two drug-carrying vessels in Pacific kill six, Hegseth says
"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling," Hegseth said in a post on X/Twitter.
US Army to buy 1 million drones, in major acquisition ramp-up
Drawing lessons from drone warfare by Russia's war against Ukraine where drones have been a critical platform for both sides
US to streamline Pentagon's weapons acquisition amid global threats
The reforms target what Pentagon officials call "unacceptably slow" procurement, which they blame on fragmented accountability
US kills three men in another strike on suspected drug vessel, Hegseth says
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the latest strike, against what the Pentagon states are vessels belonging to terror organizations.
Iraq worries about rising tensions with US following Hegseth call
The US Secretary of War reportedly called his Iraqi counterpart to issue its "sternest warning yet" to Baghdad.
US military strike on suspected drug vessel kills four
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the ship "was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling."
US military base cancels event celebrating Jewish woman cyclist, cites DEI claims
The incident is the latest example of a broad crackdown on diversity initiatives that have pushed out Jewish representation.
Plane carrying Hegseth makes unscheduled landing due to windshield crack
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK due to a windshield crack, but he is reported safe.
'The hostages are back! It feels so good to say it,' Trump says during Knesset speech
The "cruelty of October 7 struck the heart of humanity," and the US mourned alongside Israel, Trump said, adding that "Because of us, the long and painful nightmare is finally over."
