US Department of Defense
Pentagon updates official count of US service members killed during Iran war - report
The Washington Post reported in September that the previous official count of 18 may have been inaccurate and that at least four service members were potentially excluded from the official tally.
US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies
Eight US Marines injured in recent, undisclosed Iranian attack on ship in Hormuz - report
Draft US-Ukraine deal gives US control over key economic sectors – report
Ukrainian experts warn that the Trump administration’s proposed economic deal would undermine the country’s economic sovereignty.
US to send second aircraft carrier to Middle East to combat Houthis- report
Hegseth's decision comes as the US's strikes on the Houthi terrorist organization in the region have been intensifying.
'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth gets sworn in as US Defense Secretary
Hegseth, a former Minnesota National Guard officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday morning to lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, has Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos
The nominee for US secretary of defense has a slew of religiously inspired tattoos that have drawn attention as Hegseth’s public vetting for a position in Trump’s cabinet has begun.
Trump's team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say
Some US officials doubt the feasibility of mass firings at a time of global turmoil.
Trump says classified Israeli strike plan leaks are real, might come from Department of Defense
The report detailed alleged recent actions at Israel Air Force (IAF) bases, including the movement of advanced munitions believed to be intended for a strike on Iran.
US deploys anti-ballistic system to Israel, Iran says ‘no red lines’
The decision would be implemented in an attempt to prepare for an Iranian response to an Israel strike.
US warns all parties in Middle East against escalation, endangering hostage deal
The Middle East is on edge after deadly attacks that blew up radios and pagers of Hezbollah, killing 37 people and wounding around 3,000 and overwhelming Lebanese hospitals.
US sends submarine, ships to Israel in preparation for Iranian attack
Gallant informed Austin that Iranian military preparations indicated Iran was preparing for a significant attack against Israel, a source briefed on the conversation shared.
US arrests man with alleged Iran ties for plotting to assassinate Trump
The goal of Merchant's plot was to target those in the US who were " hurting Pakistan and the world, [the] Muslim world."
