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Hegseth slated for first Israel visit
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is planning a Wednesday visit to Israel to address concerns over a proposed F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey, according to CNN.
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Hegseth:
'CENTCOM will be busy tonight because we will hit Iran hard'
US Secretary of War reiterates Trump’s warning on imminent strikes on Iran, explains they are meant to force Tehran into a nuclear deal.
Hegseth
'Iran is embarassed that our blockade is holding'
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, press briefing at the Pentagon. Caine: Iranian attacks not at level for US to resume military action.
Hegseth:
We will shoot to destroy. No hesitation
Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine held a press briefing and gave an update on Iran war as ceasefire grinds on.
'Choose wisely'
Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine hold a critical Pentagon briefing as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz reaches its fourth day.
Hegseth:
"Warfighters entitled to exercise G-d-given right to bear arms"
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorizes off-futy service members to carry private firearms on installations
Shock at the Pentagon
The dramatic move comes hours after reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded his resignation, with no official explanation provided by the Pentagon.
Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon to discuss Operation Epic Fury.
Pete Hegseth's promise
In a press briefing, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says US is 'decisively' winning the war, operations progressing 'on track.'
'They died for you, son'
Hegseth's moving message to his son
US Secretary of War ends press briefing on Operation Epic Fury in Iran, sharing a conversation with his 13-year-old son. Watch.
Gen. Caine: Every mission designed to bring overwhelming outcomes
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine holds press briefing at the Pentagon, discussing Operation Epic Fury: 'Iran came into this fight with a lot of weapons.'
Drones above US Secretary of State and Secretary of War
Unidentified UAVs seen flying above military base where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth live, Washington Post reports.
Hegseth:
Looking up, IRGC only sees Stars and Stripes and Star of David
Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine hold a briefing on Iran at the Pentagon.
'Who trains my hands for war'
US War Secretary cites Psalms at the Pentagon
Secretary Pete Hegseth concluded his press conference by quoting Psalm 144 and prayed for the success of the US military.
War Sec. Hegseth:
Israel isn't pulling the US, President Trump is leading this
US officials briefed on strikes against Iran. Hegseth said, 'Trump won’t let Iran go nuclear,' while Caine praised soldiers’ sacrifices and ongoing military efforts.
Hegseth:
'Iran’s surrender is inevitable'
Speaking to “60 Minutes", US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says Iran’s surrender is inevitable “whether they admit it or not".
Hegseth:
'We have only just begun to fight'
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper say Operation Epic Fury has crippled Iran’s military. Hegseth: We have only just begun.
US backing: Continue to the end, we're with you
US-Israel cooperation against Iran Is changing history, Defense Minister Israel Katz tells US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth:
Iranian leaders will look up and see only US and Israeli airpower
US Secretary of War briefs press on ongoing operation in Iran saying that there have been historic achievements, praising Israeli military.
Joint Chiefs of Staff:
'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'
Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Daine Caine hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel joint operation that carried out strikes in Iran.
Hegseth:
Iran ‘suffering the consequences’ after refusing a deal
US Secretary of War in statement following the launch of Operation Epic Fury: For almost fifty years, Iran has targeted and killed Americans. Unlike any previous president, President Trump began dealing with this cancer.
Pete Hegseth
US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran
Secretary of War cites last year's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, capture of Nicolas Maduro as evidence that the US can achieve its objective in Iran if Trump orders a strike.
Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made
At Florida press conference, US President Donald Trump speaks about the capture of Venezuela's first couple, says US will control Venezuela for the foreseeable future.
Pentagon watchdog:
Hegseth risked troops with Signal Yemen strike chat
Pentagon watchdog says Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, though he had authority to declassify.
Trump orders 500 more Guard troops after DC shooting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces 500 more Guard troops for Washington, DC, after two Guardsmen were shot near the White House.
Pete Hegseth shares 'TOPGUN' experience after fighter jet ride
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth took to the skies on Sunday in the same model of fighter jet made famous by Tom Cruise in the movie TOPGUN.
'No men in dresses':
Pete Hegseth's declares reforms to hundreds of US officers
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said he will act to reshape the military and remove ideologies, departments, and initiatives that, he says, harmed it.
Trump to sign order to rename Pentagon ‘Department of War’
President Trump will sign an executive order reviving the historic “Department of War” title for the Pentagon, part of a broader push to restore a “warrior ethos” in US military culture.
'We’re just gonna do it'
Trump plans to rename Defense Department to Department of War
President Donald Trump announces his administration will likely rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War to restore a "warrior ethos" and move away from "woke ideology."
Hegseth fires general over Iran strike assessment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires general whose agency's intelligence report contradicted Trump and Netanyahu's assessment of the Iran nuclear strikes.
PM's office:
Netanyahu, US Defense Sec. discussed Iran, regional security
Netanyahu's office says the PM and Defense Secretary Hegseth discussed countering the Iranian threat, fostering regional security cooperation, and bolstering the strategic relationship between Israel and the US.
Netanyahu to Hegseth:
Israel-US cooperation 'like the roar of two lions'
Prime Minister Netanyahu and US Defense Secretary Hegseth reaffirm strong military ties, discuss joint operations, and emphasize peace through strength in a meeting at the Pentagon.
Netanyahu announces US Trip after Operation Rising Lion victory
PM to meet President Trump, top US officials, and lawmakers to advance key agreements following military operation success.
New details on the US strike on Iran's nuclear sites
Gen. Caine reveals record-breaking missile defense operation at Al-Udeid; Hegseth slams media for downplaying success.
Trump announces Pentagon briefing to debunk Iran strike reports
President Trump announces that Defense Secretary Hegseth will reveal new intel countering "fake news" reports downplaying US strikes on Iran: The News Conference will prove both interesting and irrefutable.
Defense Minister:
'Iran planned a surprise attack, we preempted them'
Minister Israel Katz says 'the Iranians planned to strike first and launch between 400 to 500 missiles in the opening strike,' tells Pete Hegseth Israel will respect the ceasefire if Iran does.
Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a press conference at the Pentagon after the U.S. carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites overnight.
US bolsters Mideast defenses amid Iran-Israel escalation
US Defense Secretary Hegseth announces new defensive deployments to the Middle East to protect US forces amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Assets include refueling aircraft and the USS Nimitz. The move coincides with Trump's urgent call for Tehran's evacuation.
Hegseth on Iran:
'Netanyahu will put his country first, we'll put ours first'
During a House hearing, Rep. Ro Khanna presses Defense Secretary Hegseth on avoiding war with Iran and Israel's role. Hegseth affirms the administration's commitment to peace, avoids direct commitment on US military action.
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Defense Sec. Hegseth leads morning workout on Omaha Beach
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth who led the military workout on Omaha Beach in honor of the anniversary of D-Day.
Report:
US Defense Secretary Hegseth cancels visit to Israel
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly cancelled his trip to Israel so he could accompany President Trump on his trip to the region.
Report:
Hegseth to visit Israel ahead of Trump’s Middle East tour
Axios reports that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Israel on May 12 to meet with Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, amid rising tensions over Iran and ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Yemen.
Hegseth warns Iran:
'You will pay the consequences for supporting the Houthis'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Iran of consequences for backing Yemen's Houthis, as the US military intensifies its air campaign. Over 1,000 Houthi targets have been hit since mid-March.
Report:
White House looking to replace Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The White House reportedly begins exploring candidates to succeed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following allegations he shared sensitive military details in private chats.
Report:
Hegseth shared strike plans in private chat with family
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for sharing classified strike plans with family via an unofficial Signal chat.
Top Pentagon adviser removed amid classified information probe
Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, removed from the Pentagon and placed on administrative leave due to an alleged unauthorized disclosure. The incident is under active investigation, with few details disclosed.
Parents of hostages meet Defense Secretary, urge continued action
Families of US citizens Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander, held by Hamas in Gaza, meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who reaffirms the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 hostages.
Pentagon investigating Pete Hegseth's role in 'Signalgate'
The Pentagon’s Office of the Inspector General investigates the US Defense Secretary over Trump Administration group chat in which details of American attacks on the Houthis were accidentally shared with the Atlantic editor in chief.
Amid rising tensions with Iran
US deploys B-2 bombers and carrier strike groups
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders deployment of additional warplanes in the Middle East as tensions with Iran and the Houthis escalate.
Report:
Sensitive Israeli intelligence leaked in Trump admin. chat group
Israeli officials raise concerns over breach of trust after sensitive intelligence was exposed in a Signal chat to which a journalist was inadvertently added.
Full text of Trump Admin. Yemen war plan correspondence published
The Atlantic publishes the full correspondence of the leaked chat between senior officials discussing plans to attack the Houthis after officials claimed there was no classified information in the correspondence.
What was leaked from the US Department of Defense?
Trump administration announces it will conduct lie detector tests on Pentagon officials, following allegations that information from US Department of Defense was leaked.
Holocaust remembrance pages removed in Pentagon’s DEI purge
Holocaust articles disappear from Pentagon platforms under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's DEI purge; Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot says pages inadvertently removed will be reinstated.
Defense Minister:
'Iran is the main threat, we will work with USA to defeat it'
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with the American Secretary of Defense and thanked America for the decision to speed up arms shipments to Israel.
In call with DM Katz
Hegseth reaffirms commitment to Israel
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with Defense Minister Israel Katz, tells him that the United States “remains 100 percent committed to Israel's security”.
President Trump dismisses Joint Chiefs chairman
President Donald Trump has dismissed General Charles Brown, the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as part of his effort to reshape the military leadership.
Pentagon:
'Hegseth said US is 100 percent committed to Israel's security'
Pentagon issues statement summarizing meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Prime Minister Netanyahu: Hegseth made clear that the United States will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel to pursue peace through strength.
US Defense Sec. to Netanyahu:
'We will provide you with the ammunition that was not provided'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who expresses appreciation for the activities of the IDF and for Israel's resilience in the face of security threats.
Hegseth to Katz:
'US fully supports Israel's right to defend itself'
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds introductory call with Defense Minister Israel Katz, reaffirms the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel.
Netanyahu, US Defense Sec. discuss 'unbreakable' US-Israel bond
One day after being sworn in, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks by phone to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. US defense official says Hegseth stressed that the United States is fully committed to ensure that Israel has the capabilities it needs to defend itself.
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