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US launches powerful strikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz attacks, revokes oil licence amid Khamenei's funeral

United States launched airstrikes on more than 80 Iranian military targets after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, blaming Tehran for violating last month's ceasefire.

2 days ago

'We'll Negotiate With Bombs': Hegseth Warns Iran, Claims US Controls Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that Washington is prepared to continue military strikes against Iran if negotiations over its nuclear programme remain stalled. Speaking at CENTCOM headquarters, Hegseth said the US would "negotiate with bombs"

29 days ago

Diego Garcia row surfaces in US Senate hearing

'Ready to restart attacks on Iran if deal fails': Pentagon chief issues fresh warning

Speaking at a security summit in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon remains fully capable of resuming operations if directed, while stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred option.

May 30, 2026

US says Iran forces hit by desertions; struck more than 11,000 targets in past month

Officials also noted a decline in Iranian missile and drone attacks, with the past 24 hours recording the lowest activity since the conflict began. The Pentagon said US forces have hit over 11,000 targets in the past month, focusing on missile systems, naval assets, and defence infrastructure.

Apr 1, 2026

Donald Trump blames Obama for giving Iran "everything" to build nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump claims former US president Barack Obama gave "everything" to Iran during his address at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner. "He gave Iran the right to have a nuclear weapon at the highest level within a very short period of time," Trump said.

Mar 26, 2026

Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded: Pentagon

Pete Hegseth claimed that Iran's newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had been wounded and forced into hiding amid ongoing US strikes on Iran. Speaking at the Pentagon, he said Iran's leadership was under severe pressure and struggling to coordinate as its military capabilities were being degraded.

Mar 13, 2026

US–Israel–Iran war: Mumbai seafarer dies after missile strike on tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Russia gains $6 billion from Iran war, says US Senator

Russia has gained an estimated $6 billion from rising oil prices since the Iran conflict began, US Senator Angus King said, adding that this amounts to about $400 million per day. Lawmakers also noted the conflict's impact on global energy markets, maritime trade, and Strait of Hormuz security.

Mar 13, 2026

140 US troops wounded in Iran conflict: Pentagon

The Pentagon reported that about 140 US service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of attacks linked to US operations against Iran. Most injuries are minor, with 108 personnel already returned to duty, while eight remain severely injured.

Mar 11, 2026

Self-defence to continue till US-Israel 'aggression' ends or UN names aggressors: Iran

The ministry condemned the attacks as violations of Iran's sovereignty and international law, citing Article 51 of the UN Charter and UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 on military aggression. Iran stressed that states allowing their territory to be used for aggression bear international legal responsibility.

Mar 8, 2026

Venezuela declares national emergency after Caracas blasts, rejects 'US military aggression'

The statement added that President Nicolas Maduro had "ordered all national defence plans to be implemented" and declared "a state of external disturbance." The government said the attacks were reported in Caracas and in the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.

Jan 3, 2026

US bombs ISIS targets across central Syria in retaliation for deadly assault

Hegseth said in a statement that it was not the beginning of a war but a "declaration of vengeance", adding that they had hunted and killed their enemies, many of them, and would continue to do so.

Dec 20, 2025

US to boost military presence in Middle East amid rising tensions

US to increase military presence in Middle East amid rising tensions

The US Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said, as President Joe Biden made good on his promise to beef up the American military presence to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies and also safeguard US troops.

Aug 3, 2024

US soldier 'intrudes' into North Korea, stirs row between Pyongyang and Pentagon

North Korea on Wednesday said a US soldier who crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into the country last month admitted that he "illegally intruded" due to "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the US Army", claiming that he expressed a willingness to seek refuge there or in a third country.

Aug 16, 2023

Pentagon scrambles for source as highly classified US documents leaked; biggest after Wikileaks

After the WikiLeaks revelations in 2013, this is considered the biggest leak of US intelligence leaks online

Apr 10, 2023

Keeping data within India a big leap for us: Oracle.

Pentagon awards $9 bn Cloud project to Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle

Ending the bitter Cloud war, the Pentagon has awarded its multi-billion dollar Cloud-computing contract to all the major players -- Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle - that can reach up to $9 billion in total till 2028.

Dec 8, 2022

Pentagon covered up footage of UFO following US warship [details]

The documentary filmmaker made it clear that marines had reported details of the UFO event to the higher authorities

Apr 19, 2022

Shooting event puts Pentagon on full lockdown; many hurt [details]

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency sent out an alert following the "shooting event," instructing all personnel to remain in the building, Xinhua news agency reported.

Aug 4, 2021

No clearance given to Chinese firm DJI's drones, they're still danger to national security, says Pentagon

Drones made by China's Da Jiang Innovations (DJI) Systems continue to pose a threat to national security, says Pentagon which had previously barred the use of all commercial off-the-shelf drones, regardless of manufacturer, due to cybersecurity concerns.

Jul 26, 2021

UFO coverup? Ex-Insider claims Pentagon has 23-minute raw footage of alien flying vessel

Luis Elizondo claimed that authorities will arrest him if he talks more about the UFO incident

Jul 25, 2021

Taliban threats are on rise; Pentagon keeps close watch on Afghanistan [details]

Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban's danger has grown. The pentagon keeps eyes on Taliban troops.

Jul 12, 2021

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