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
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.
Hegseth to Katz: Continue against Iran to the end, we are with you
The defense minister told the defense secretary he appreciated the unprecedented coordination between the sides.
Trump and Hegseth on Eretz Nehederet’s Purim show promote 'Epic Fury, Revenge of Trump!'
For the first time in memory, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appeared on the Israeli sketch comedy to promote Operation Epic Fury as a movie.
US launches Precision Strike Missile for first time ever in combat situation during Iran operation
Additionally, CENTCOM announced that over 20 Iranian navy vessels have been struck or sunk as part of Operation Epic Fury, including a Soleimani-class vessel.
Hegseth: US, Israel about to have complete 'uncontested' control of Iranian airspace
Additionally, the leader of the terror unit that tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump was killed by the US in Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth confirmed.
Britain tried to stay out, Iran hit Cyprus anyway, and Hegseth’s warning landed - comment
Pete Hegseth argues for swift action against Iran, but with conflicting intelligence, is this bold strike the right move for peace?
Trump won't rule out boots on the ground in Iran, will do any action 'if necessary'
Speaking on Monday, Trump said he “didn’t care about polling,” argued that leaders sometimes must act without clear public backing, and claimed the operation was “way ahead of schedule.”
Hegseth: US strikes on Iran won’t become ‘endless war,’ targeting missiles, navy
"We're hitting them surgically, overwhelmingly and unapologetically," Hegseth said during a press conference at the Pentagon.
Pentagon Pizza Index: How late-night pizza orders can signal impending military action - analysis
The Pentagon Pizza Index (PPI) has become a quirky tool for OSINT enthusiasts, linking spikes in pizza deliveries to imminent military operations. But how reliable is this food-based forecast?
