Hegseth warns of "largest strike package" against Iran, says US winning "decisively, on our terms"

Mar 19, 2026

Addressing a Pentagon briefing here, Hegseth said the military campaign, code-named Operation Epic Fury, against Iran is "laser focused" and "decisive," with objectives set...

"Don't need to worry about it": US War Secy dismisses Khamenei's call for 'continued blockade' of Strait of Hormuz

Mar 13, 2026

Speaking alongside the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, during a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said, "As the world is seeing,...

"Iran Supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured," claims US War Secy Hegseth

Mar 13, 2026

Speaking alongside the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, during a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth stated that the new leadership was...

"Will never be forgotten": US Defense Secy Pete Hegseth on Charlie Kirk

Sep 11, 2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored slain activist Charlie Kirk at a Pentagon 9/11 memorial, saying his life and example gave him hope. Speaking...

China's aggressive military posturing deepens fears of conflict in Indo-Pacific

Nov 02, 2025

The Pentagon chief Hegseth reiterated that while Washington does not seek confrontation, it "will continue to firmly defend its interests" and maintain sufficient military...

US has 2,000 troops in Syria, increase from previous 900, says Pentagon

Dec 20, 2024

"We have been briefing [the media] regularly that there are approximately 900 U.S. troops in Syria," Pentagon Spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters on Thursday.