The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

‘War leader’ Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts

Experts query ‘mix-up of priorities’ as president plays golf, posts old pictures and repeats details of Bill Maher feud

The Guardian - US · Mar 15

Iran continues strikes on Gulf states day after US threatens oil facilities

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country’s non-US assets.

Euronews · Mar 15

Trump says Iranian oil facility is ‘totally demolished’ but US may continue to bomb it ‘just for fun’

U.S. president has called on allies to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the critical shipping channel open

The Independent UK · Mar 15

Donald Trump's Top Secret UFO Files Order: Satellite Photos of Non-Human Craft to Be Disclosed

Trump's order to release UFO files reignited debate on Washington's knowledge, with a former defence official citing satellite images of craft 'obviously not manmade'.

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

After his shocking demand over ‘unflattering’ photos, Pete rips into journalists for not being ‘positive enough’ about US attacks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth barred print photographers and certain journalists from a Pentagon press briefing on Friday, reportedly due to past “unflattering” photos of him. This bizarre move came as Hegseth launched into a sharp critique of news coverage regarding US military operations in Iran. He accused reporters of downplaying…

The Mary Sue · Mar 14

Bizarre denial from Trump on the Iran school tragedy—Democrats aren’t holding back

Senate Democrats are really pushing the Pentagon for answers after a school in Iran was bombed, killing over 100 children. This week, a group of 46 senators, mostly Democrats, sent a letter directly to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, demanding a swift investigation into the strike and public release of the…

The Mary Sue · Mar 14

Is the US Preparing a Ground Invasion of Iran? 2,500-Marine Rapid Response Unit Sent to the Middle East

The US has deployed 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. Learn about the strategic implications and what this means for the region.

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

US holds satellite images of UFO craft ‘not made by humans,’ former Pentagon official claims

A former defense intelligence official claims the U.S. government possesses extensive UFO evidence, including satellite imagery of non-manmade craft. This comes as President Trump ordered the release of related files, though agencies are scrambling with no clear timeline. The expert anticipates some compelling data but doubts confirmation of alien contact.

The Times of India · Mar 14

Trump wages war on Iran his own way: commander-in-chaos

Erratic rhetoric, shifting goals and mixed signals leave allies, foes and voters unsure what the president wants from war

The Guardian - US · Mar 14

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth attacks media over war coverage as Trump calls Iran leaders ‘scumbags’

Defense secretary offers alternative TV headlines to reporters to more favourably reflect US military campaign in Iran

The Guardian - US · Mar 14