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
Hegseth says biggest attack on Iran to come, US-Israel goals are questioned
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Today will be most intense day of US strikes on Iran, Hegseth claims again
Despite Hegseth's claims, US General Dan Caine did note that Iran still maintained "some capability" of launching strikes across the Gulf during the briefing.
Drones spotted over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns - report
Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Trump administration ramps up attacks on news organizations over coverage of Iran war
While Trump has for years disparaged news coverage he deems unfavorable, his recent comments mark an escalation of threats against the news media.
Pentagon bars photographers from briefings after ‘unflattering’ Hegseth photos - report
Hegseth appeared at the briefing room podium on March 2nd, just days after the joint Israeli-US strikes on Iran began.
Ambiguity is surrender: Why the Sde Teiman decision endangers Israel and Jews worldwide - opinion
Israel’s soldiers must be warriors capable of defeating enemies who celebrate barbarism. But they must also be protected by legal systems that provide clarity, credibility, and fairness.
Iran pushes on Epstein conspiracies in information war with US, experts tell ‘Post’
Inside Iran’s ‘information war’: Experts explain how Iran is throwing Epstein in messaging campaign to divide the West
Strait of Hormuz open to everyone but US, Israel, Iranian FM Araghchi says
Other ships are free to pass, although many prefer not to due to “security concerns,” which Araghchi claimed have nothing to do with Iran.
Trump must sell why Iran war is America First - opinion
Winning the fight against Iran requires winning the argument in the US, not just on the battlefield.
Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, Hegseth says
"We know the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured... He's scared, he's injured, he's on the run, and he lacks legitimacy," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
