US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly distanced himself from a previous intelligence assessment that named Pakistan’s long range ballistic missile programme as a potential threat to the American homeland, saying Washington is “not pointing a finger” at either India or Pakistan and is instead grateful for their recent roles in peace efforts. During a […]
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Hegseth calls Pakistan a sincere friend
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Pakistan as a sincere friend and expressed optimism about negotiations with Iran. Speaking in Singapore, he said ongoing talks with Tehran had been constructive. His remarks come as Washington pursues diplomacy while maintaining pressure over Iran’s nuclear program. Addressing journalists, Hegseth said Iran understood what was expected and reiterated […]
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 […]
Trump administration says Iran war ‘ended’ to avoid congressional approval deadline
The Trump administration has argued that its military operation in Iran has effectively been “terminated” following a ceasefire, a move that could allow the White House to avoid seeking formal congressional approval under US law. Read More: US lawmakers clash over Trump’s Iran strike authority According to a senior administration official, the US position is […]
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 […]
Historic Deal Opportunity for Iran Warns US Defense Secretary
US Defense Chief Pete Hegseth said Iran has a historic chance for a deal. He urged Iran to abandon its nuclear program during ongoing tensions. The US Defense Chief Says Iran Has Historic Chance for Deal statement highlights growing pressure for negotiations. Speaking at a press conference, Hegseth said Iran still has an opportunity 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, […]
Pentagon outlines objectives as US-Iran conflict intensifies
The United States has pledged to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran as the conflict widens, with senior defense officials insisting the operation has clear objectives and is not open-ended. Read More: Pentagon withholds $300 million of Pakistan’s coalition support fund During a press conference at the United States Department of Defense headquarters, Defense […]
Trump orders halt to Anthropic use
US President Donald Trump has directed all federal agencies to immediately cease the use of technology developed by AI firm Anthropic, escalating tensions between the government and the artificial intelligence company. Read More: Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards In a post shared on Truth Social on February 28, Trump said he was […]
Pentagon watchdog flags Hegseth’s use of Signal in Yemen strikes
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon’s independent watchdog has concluded that US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the commercial messaging app Signal to discuss military strikes on Yemen could have put American troops at risk, US media reported on Wednesday. Read More: Israel strikes Huthi power site in Yemen The investigation by the Department of Defense Inspector General, while transmitted […]