WASHINGTON: The United States has decided to rename the US Indo Pacific Command back to the US Pacific Command, reversing a change introduced in 2018 while maintaining the command’s existing responsibilities and mission. The announcement was made by the US Department of Defense on Tuesday, which said the change would restore the command’s historic title […]
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US congressman cites report of aircraft losses in Iran conflict
A US congressman has claimed that the United States lost dozens of military aircraft during the conflict with Iran, citing an external defence report during a congressional hearing. Democratic Congressman Ed Case said during a Senate committee hearing that around 39 US aircraft had reportedly been destroyed since the outbreak of war with Iran on […]
US Secretary of Defense defends Iran war amid ammunition shortage concerns
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a forceful testimony before Congress, strongly defending the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran while acknowledging strain on US weapons stockpiles following the conflict. Read More: Historic Deal Opportunity for Iran Warns US Defense Secretary During the hearing, Democratic lawmakers questioned the scope and consequences of the recent Iran […]
US Report Claims Gaps in Pentagon Iran War Briefings
The Pentagon may not be giving full details about the Iran war to President Donald Trump, according to a report by the American magazine The Atlantic. The report raises concerns about the accuracy and completeness of military briefings provided to top US leadership. According to the report, US Vice President JD Vance repeatedly questioned Pentagon […]
Fired Navy secretary John Phelan challenges dismissal, seeks Trump’s final word
A dramatic standoff has emerged in Washington after John Phelan reportedly refused to step down immediately following his dismissal by Pete Hegseth, instead seeking direct confirmation from Donald Trump. Read More: John Phelan removed from his role as US Navy Secretary The abrupt removal of Phelan, announced by the Pentagon with immediate effect, caught many officials […]
John Phelan removed from his role as US Navy Secretary amid Pentagon shake-up
John Phelan has been removed from his role as US Navy Secretary, marking another major leadership change within the Pentagon as the United States continues its military engagement with Iran. The sudden decision comes amid growing tensions within the defense establishment and ongoing conflict in the region. Read More: Pakistan stresses diplomacy as Hormuz tensions […]
Trump says UFO review reveals “interesting” documents
US President Donald Trump has said that a government review of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) has uncovered “many very interesting documents,” with initial releases expected soon. Read More: Trump orders release of US UFO and alien files Speaking at an event hosted by Turning Point USA, Trump stated that the findings would be made public in phases, allowing people to […]
US Army chief of staff removed in Pentagon shake-up
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the U.S. Army chief of staff , Randy George, in a major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon, according to defense officials. Read More: Pakistan honours US CENTCOM Chief with Nishan-e-Imtiaz The Pentagon confirmed that General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, will retire from his position effective immediately, […]
Iran warns of retaliation as Pentagon ‘prepares’ for ground invasion
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Sunday that the United States was plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war as a further 3,500 US troops arrived in the Middle East. US Central Command said on X that the newly-arrived sailors and marines were part of a […]
US weighs sending thousands of airborne troops to Middle East
WASHINGTON — The United States (US) is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to officials familiar with the matter, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate despite ongoing diplomatic signals. Read More: Drone war takes flight, raising stakes in Iran, US tensions The proposed deployment, which […]