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What in God’s name is Pete Hegseth doing in Iran? Religious framing of war is ‘unlike anything we’ve seen,’ experts say

IN FOCUS: ‘He's making it clear that this is Jesus versus Muhammad,’ the founder of a religious freedom advocacy group tells Brendan Rascius, while a former US ambassador calls Hegseth’s war religiosity ‘performance art’

The Independent UK

Trump says ‘I don’t care about Iran’s uranium’ in stunning U-turn on key justification for war

US president said just days ago that Tehran would need to hand over the ‘nuclear dust’ or face destruction

The Independent UK

Kid Rock slams criticism of ‘harmless’ stunt of military helicopters flying by his home and says it’s not the first time

An ethics group is calling on the Pentagon inspector general to investigate the alleged ‘staged political stunt’

The Independent UK

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Pentagon may violate rules of war by moving troops from US bases

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The Independent UK

Boeing Jumps on New Pentagon Deal. Should You Buy BA Stock Here?

Boeing stock extended gains on a new landmark agreement with the Pentagon. Wells Fargo recommends buying BA shares into strength.

Barchart

US moves troops to hotels in Middle East – seemingly in violation of its own rules of war: report

US rules of war state that forces should make an effort to distinguish themselves from civilians to mitigate casualties

The Independent UK

‘Making the president look bad’: Pete Hegseth slams coverage of U.S. soldiers killed in action during Iran war

Fake news at it again, right?

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Trump's blurry vision of victory in Iran

Trump says we've pretty much won. The trajectory points to a stalemate.

Axios

Military suicides fell in 2024 but long-term rate for active duty troops still rising, Pentagon says

The Pentagon says fewer American service members died by suicide in 2024

The Independent UK

Hegseth says suspensions lifted for helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock home

Pentagon chief’s remarks come after US army said crews suspended amid investigation into incident in Tennessee

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo's Stark Warning: 'Hands Full of Blood' Leaders Cannot Justify War Following Pete Hegseth's Prayer

Pope Leo continues to plead for a ceasefire and a ban on airstrikes. The pontiff has also addressed Trump directly amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon looking at using anti-drone lasers to protect homes of Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio: report

Sources told The New York Times that the powerful technology is being considered at Fort Lesley J. McNair base in Southwest Washington D.C.

The Independent UK

‘Where did all the Ukraine aid actually go?’: Don Jr. asks another dumb question after dad throws $200 billion at a pointless war

Maybe Trump Jr. should check the mirror.

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Broker For Hegseth Looked Into Making Investment In Defense Contractors Before Iran War: Report

A broker for U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looked into making a significant investment in defense companies before the start of the Iran war, according to the Financial Times.

International Business Times

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Iran has 'necessary will' to end war but seeking guarantees, Pezeshkian tells EU

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.

The Guardian - US

Jon Stewart on Trump: less war leader, more ‘grandpa who’s lost his filter’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s refusal to focus on the war while the country suffers, and the record-breaking No Kings protests

The Times of India

Did Karoline Leavitt order to take down her 'double-chin photo'? Here's what happened

A turkey and a smiling Karoline Leavitt, carrying his son. It's a simple photo but is now going viral on social media with the claim that the White House press secretary did not like her weird angle photo and reached out to the agency that took the photo. The New…

Reason

Inside the U.S. Military Buildup in Israel

Iran has reportedly made U.S. bases in Arab countries “uninhabitable.” Israel is pitching itself as an alternative.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth believes ‘blowing s*** up’ is the best way to keep his job as he quickly backed Trump’s plans to attack Iran

Hegseth was ‘one of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders’ for pressing ahead with the war in Iran, now entering its fifth week

The Independent UK

Trump’s top general promises ‘we always strike lawful targets’ after president threatens Iran’s water supply

General Dan Caine declined to tell reporters whether Iran’s water infrastructure would represent such a target

The Times of India

'Trump doesn't bluff': Pentagon chief warns Iran, says US wants deal but 'prepared to continue with bombs'

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth declared upcoming days "decisive" in the Middle East conflict, warning Iran to "cut a deal" as President Trump "doesn’t bluff." He emphasized shifting power dynamics and US options, urging Tehran to relinquish ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation continues with recent attacks impacting oil…

Roll Call

Despite month of bombing, Iran retains some missile capability

Iran has retained some of its ability to launch offensive missile attacks after a month-long U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country that was intended to cripple Tehran’s military might, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged on Tuesday. Iran “will still shoot some missiles, but we will shoot them down,” Hegseth said during a Pentagon…

The Guardian - US

The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past?

In 2003, the US claimed its Iraq incursion would be brief. Now there’s competition for the title of worst-planned war in American history

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‘Wasteful Spending’: Donald Trump spends $200M on golf, while GOP guts cancer research and begs for another $200B to bomb Middle East

It is just $10 million more than what they saved from cancer research.

The Independent UK

Hegseth’s broker accused of seeking to invest millions in defense contractors before Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of attempting to profit from Operation Epic Fury as Pentagon insists claim ‘false and fabricated’

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