Pentagon disclosed only 8 serious injuries in Iran, but a leaked casualty figure – nearly 20 times higher – forced them to come clean The cat’s out of the bag. We Got This Covered · Mar 11
Tracing the US military's learning curve on fighting Iran's drones: What to know The Iran war is testing America's ability to combat swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they can be The Independent UK · Mar 11
US says it’s ‘eliminated’ 16 of Iran’s mine-laying ships US Central Command has released footage showing Iranian naval vessels being destroyed by US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom said that 16 mine-layers were among the targets "eliminated" on Tuesday. General Dan Caine, US Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that destroying Iran's navy is a… The Independent UK · Mar 11
Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war Crew of Thai-registered bulk carrier forced to flee fire, as US says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
US spent $5 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of attacks on Iran, docs show ‘$5.6 billion could have paid for over 356,000 Medicare or 568,00 Medicaid enrollees,’ one social media user commented The Independent UK · Mar 10
Lindsey Graham Slams Arab Allies Over Iran War: 'I Go To South Carolina And I'm Asking Them To Send Their Sons And Daughters To The Mideast' Republican Senator Lindsey Graham slammed the U.S.'s Arab allies over their approach to the war in Iran, urging them to join the attacks and get Tehran to capitulate. Latin Times · Mar 10
Pete Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran yet Pentagon chief spoke with Gen Dan Caine at a press conference and blamed Iran for civilian casualties The Guardian - US · Mar 10
Trump faces pressure as Gulf countries angry with lack of notice about Iran strikes Soem suggest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dragged President Donald Trump into a needless war The Independent UK · Mar 6
US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn Chair of joint chiefs of staff and others in classified meeting said Iran is trying to get US to spend its munitions The Guardian - US · Mar 4
Iran Officer Who Led Trump Assassination Attempt is Dead, Hegseth Says Pete Hegseth confirms the death of an Iranian officer linked to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, following the sinking of an Iranian warship. International Business Times UK · Mar 4
WW2 Fact-Check: Iranian Warship Reportedly First Torpedo Casualty in Decades A U.S. submarine has reportedly sunk an Iranian warship, marking the first successful torpedo attack since World War II. Explore the details of this significant military event. International Business Times UK · Mar 4
What Israel’s Netanyahu said to Trump during secret phone call that led to Iran strikes: report Trump has said Iran was ‘going to attack first’ if the U.S. didn’t strike The Independent UK · Mar 4
Middle East tensions: Iran firing fewer missiles as US expands strikes deeper inland, says top General Iran's missile and drone attacks have significantly decreased, according to US military chief General Dan Caine. Despite this, Washington is expanding its offensive deeper into Iranian territory. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the US is winning, highlighting a submarine sinking an Iranian warship. The conflict has widened regionally, causing displacement… The Times of India · Mar 4
Capitol Lens | Raising Caine Photographers have their photo taken by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine in the Capitol on Tuesday. Roll Call · Mar 4
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Hegseth blasts ‘fake news’ for reporting deaths of US service members: ‘Press only wants to make the president look bad’ Six U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian drone strike at a command center in Kuwait
The Guardian - US · Mar 4 Pete Hegseth says Iranian regime is ‘toast’ as US expands military offensive The Pentagon chief claims Tehran ‘cannot outlast’ US as strikes intensify and civilian toll climbs
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Hegseth proclaims ‘America is winning’ during Pentagon briefing on Iran war: Live updates Hegseth also criticized the media for not focusing on the US successes
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Inside the first 48 hours of Trump’s attacks on Iran More than 10,000 rounds fired and 1,000 targets hit within 24 hours after Trump’s order to commence strikes
The Guardian - US · Mar 2 Hegseth says US won’t get ‘bogged down’ in Iran – but doesn’t rule out sending troops Defense secretary refuses to establish timeline for how long operation will continue in first public remarks since strikes
The Independent UK · Mar 2 The 9 words from Trump that launched military strikes on Iran Trump authorized ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Friday afternoon, officials confirmed
Axios · Mar 2 Top U.S. general says it will take time to achieve Iran war goals "We expect to take additional losses, and as always, we will work to minimize U.S. losses."
The Times of India · Mar 2 'Not about democracy building': What are America's objectives in Iran? US general expects 'more losses' US defense secretary Pete Hegseth stated that military operations against Iran are not a nation-building effort like the Iraq War, emphasizing a focus on destroying Iran's missile threat and nuclear advancement. More US casualties are anticipated as the campaign is described as a "clear, devastating, decisive mission" not aimed at…
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Hegseth addresses strikes in Iran and says this conflict is 'not endless' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Inside Mar-a-Lago’s makeshift Situation Room as Trump strikes Iran President Donald Trump and top members of his Cabinet watched Operation Epic Fury unfold in a curtained-off area of his club in Palm Beach, Florida
The Independent UK · Mar 2 The Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fight as war on Iran widens Iran’s attacks are spreading across the Middle East as Tehran fires missiles and allied militias are joining the fight against Israeli and U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic