News for Pentagon Last US plane leaves AfghanistanPentagon says the US has completed efforts to evacuate its remaining civilians and troops from Afghanistan.Pentagon spokesman: 'Thousands' of ISIS prisoners releasedPresident Biden’s Pentagon spokesperson says “thousands” of ISIS-K prisoners have been released following Afghanistan withdrawal. Pentagon: Set to make Pfizer vaccine mandatory for servicemenThe Pentagon is preparing to require all US service personnel to be vaccinated following the FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine. Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinatedPentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.Tearful Afghan journalist asks Pentagon 'where's my president'Afghan reporter Nazira Karimi got emotional at a Pentagon press briefing in Arlington. Pentagon to impose vaccine mandate on all US soldiersUS military to set September deadline for all service members to get COVID vaccine.Pentagon speaker refuses to answer questions regarding attack: 'Ongoing investigation'Pentagon Chief of Police was asked about the details of the incident Tuesday where a policeman was killed and the perpetrator liquidated. Shooting attack near the PentagonPentagon on lockdown after multiple gunshots were fired at bus station near the facility.Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and SyriaPentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days. Watch: UFOs swarming US warships? Pentagon confirms authenticityFilmmaker Jeremy Corbell's video footage of 'UFOs swarming US warships' taken in 2019 has been confirmed by Pentagon. What's next?Question marks may disrupt nomination of Biden selection for top role in PentagonPro-Israel groups had previously raised concerns regarding Colin Kahl’s role in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to IsraelSecretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz. US to vaccinate September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed against coronavirus'Inexucsable and un-American to prioritize vaccinations for terrorists over vulnerable Americans,' Rep. Elise Stefanik says. State Department approves sale of munitions to Saudi ArabiaUS State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion.US on high alert for Iranian attacksPentagon worried Iran could take advantage of presidential transition, US troop withdrawals to launch attacks. Report: Trump to cut US troops in Afghanistan and IraqTrump administration expected to cut number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in Trump's final weeks in office.Top Pentagon adviser has said ‘Israeli lobby’ funds government officials who want warAdvisor to Trump's new acting Secretary of Defense has routinely blamed 'Israeli lobby', AIPAC, and 'neocons' for pushing the US into wars.Report: US officials briefed on Iranian threat against Pentagon leadersOfficials tell NBC News briefings suggested the threat may be potential retaliation for killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Trump, Pentagon to announce troop reduction in Iraq, AfghanistanSenior Pentagon official tells Fox News that Trump will announce reduction in troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday. Senate Intel Committee votes to require Pentagon to release report on UFOsThere seems to be no systematic sharing of UFO information between the Pentagon and intelligence services.Should US shrink the Pentagon to increase national security?Not only can the United States cut its defense budget, but it can also better secure the nation by development of diplomacy and aid. Senior Pentagon official: Iran could take aggressive actionJohn Rod, No. 3 official in the Pentagon, warns Iran could take violent action in the near future amid internal protests.Pentagon: ISIS used US withdrawal to regroupNew Pentagon report finds that ISIS has strengthened its abilities and has recovered from elimination of its leader.Pentagon watchdog declines to investigate Ukraine aid delayReaction and analysis from former CIA director James Woolsey. US says up to 1,000 troops to withdraw from SyriaPentagon announces Trump has ordered the withdrawal of up to 1,000 troops from northern Syria.Senate confirms Mark Esper as Defense SecretarySenate votes to confirm Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Mark Esper, by majority of 90 to 8. Report: US launched cyber attack against IranUS targeted Iran's computers and systems responsible for missile attacks, report says. Pentagon releases flight path of downed dronePentagon says Iran's downing of its drone was "an unprovoked attack" and the UAV never violated Iranian airspace.Pentagon: US ready to defend its interests in Middle EastLatest US deployment of troops to Middle East will include Patriot missile battalion and “other deterrence capabilities”. Pentagon shifting funds for border wall$1.5 billion in funds will help pay for construction of 80 miles of wall at the US-Mexican border. Man arrested in connection with ricin envelopes sent to TrumpMan arrested in Utah in an investigation into envelopes filled with ricin that were mailed to Pentagon officials and President Trump. Poison packages sent to PentagonFBI investigating after multiple packages containing deadly poison ricin sent to Pentagon.Pentagon: Russia will bear responsibility for Idlib attackPentagon warns Russia will bear responsibility for humanitarian crisis in Syria if there is an attack on Idlib. Pentagon cuts aid to PakistanUS military cancels $300 million in aid after Pakistan fails to act against insurgents. Trump directs creation of sixth military branch: The Space ForceUS President directs Pentagon and Defense Department to oversee creation of sixth military branch to be 'separate but equal' to Air Force.Pentagon confirms 9/11 planner captured in SyriaPentagon confirms that Syrian-born German linked to September 11 attacks was captured by Syrian Kurds. Pentagon official: Iran deal still in our best interestsU.S. Central Command chief says Iranian nuclear deal is still in the best interests of the United States. Pentagon: Iran has deployed the S-300 systemPentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency says Iran has tested and deployed Russian-made anti-aircraft system.US backs Israel's right to self-defensePentagon, State Department, emphasize Israel has a right to defend itself, express concern over Iran's 'behavior.' US bombers fly off North Korean coastPentagon spokesperson says flights 'emphasize seriousness' with which US takes North Korea's 'reckless behavior.' ISIS leader in Afghanistan deadPentagon says U.S. forces killed leader of ISIS Afghanistan branch, known as ISIS-K.Activity at Syrian base where chemical attack originatedActivity associated with chemical weapons spotted by US intelligence as President warns Assad preparing new chemical weapons attack 'US pilots will not hesitate to defend themselves'American officials say US will not alter operations in Syria amid Russian threat to treat US aircraft as military targets.Watch: Newly-released photos show Pentagon post-9/11FBI releases photos showing the chaos at the Pentagon immediately after the attack there on 9/11. Senior Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in AfghanistanPentagon: Strike in Afghanistan killed Al-Qaeda terrorist who was responsible for the death of two American service members.Al-Qaeda leader killed in American air strike in SyriaPentagon says Mohammad Habib Boussadoun al-Tunisi, an Al-Qaeda leader, was killed in an air strike near Idlib.Senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in SyriaAbu Afghan al-Masri, senior Al-Qaeda leader in Syria who previously operated in Afghanistan, killed by American drone strike.Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Syria air strikePentagon reveals a United States drone strike in Syria killed an Al-Qaeda member with ties to the organization's senior leadership.Pentagon unsure whether to link Islam & JihadStaffers preparing National Military Strategy report can't agree on the inclusion of a passage on Salafi jihadism. Pentagon: ISIS is preparing a chemical attackPentagon spokesman warns the Islamic State is determined to use chemical arms and likely to try them again in Iraq. U.S. apologizes after air strike hits Syrian armyPentagon admits coalition fighting ISIS may have struck Syrian military positions in Deir Ezzor. ISIS information minister killed in SyriaCoalition air strike in Syria kills Wa'il Adil Hasan Salman al-Fayad, considered ISIS's information minister. Coalition planes destroy ISIS chemical factoryPentagon says US-led warplanes destroyed ISIS factory used to produce chemical weapons, confirming longstanding suspicions. Pentagon: ISIS spokesman killed in U.S. airstrikePentagon spokesman confirms ISIS spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani was killed by an American airstrike in northern Syria. ISIS about to lose access to Turkey borderThe Islamic State group in Syria is about to lose access to Turkey's porous border, the Pentagon says. Pentagon to Syria: Don't fly near coalition troopsUnited States warns Syrian regime that it is prepared to shoot down planes threatening international coalition forces in northern Syria. U.S. scrambles jets to protect advisers in SyriaFighters sent to protect U.S. advisers working with Kurdish forces after Syrian regime jets bombed the area. |
