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Pete Hegseth given brutal new nickname by Pentagon staffers, report says

Trump praised Hegseth this week as an early and enthusiastic supporter of his Iran military campaign

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: Trump renews threats to Iran, big cyclone about to make third landfall, trans Olympic ban

US president implores Tehran to negotiate as Labor tries to fix ‘biggest ever energy crisis’; trans women will not be able to compete in female events in LA

The Guardian - AU

Iran was always going to close the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran missiles able to strike London, US defence secretary suggests

A long-range attack on a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean has fuelled concern over the potential threat posed to Britain itself.

Evening Standard

Iran has missiles that can strike London, Pete Hegseth warns

US secretary of war outlined the potential threat to the UK capital in a White House cabinet meeting

The Independent UK

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Air superiority is supposed to deliver a quick triumph. But history has shown that promise to be written on the wind

The Guardian - US

US General Issues Grave Warning About Pete Hegseth's 'Warrior Ethos'

Retired General Stanley McChrystal criticized Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's macho-style, saying that the number of beefy service people needed in a modern army was "miniscule."

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Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies

Remarks come after Hegseth calls for changes to military’s chaplain corps, which he said had been ‘watered down’

The Guardian - US

God on their side: how the US, Israel and Iran are all using religion to garner support

America’s secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, sports an array of tattoos with Christian messaging, including one which reads “Deus Vult”, God wills it, and is associated with the medieval crusades. So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, while leading a Christian service at the Pentagon on March 25,…

The Conversation

Hegseth Calls for 'Overwhelming Violence' Against Enemies at Pentagon Prayer Service

A Pentagon official's prayer for 'overwhelming violence' against enemies has sparked a debate on the role of religion in military leadership.

International Business Times UK

Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived

Here's one possibility to keep an eye on.

Axios

Trump news at a glance: administration official warns of ‘dire situation’ at US airports ahead of World Cup

New hires will not be ready to work checkpoints until well after the mega event, acting head of TSA says

The Guardian - US

Abby Huntsman grilled repeatedly by The View’s Sunny Hostin on Pete Hegseth’s credentials

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The Independent UK

Hegseth leads Pentagon Christian service with prayer for ‘overwhelming violence’

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Pete Hegseth cheered a ‘narco-terrorist’ bombing on social media. The New York Times found the truth, and it’s not a good look

The rhetoric was loud, the intel less so.

The Independent UK

The View’s Abby Huntsman pressed five times on whether Pete Hegseth is unqualified

Watch as Abby Hunstman is pressed five times on whether she thinks Pete Hegseth is unqualified for his role as Secretary of Defense on The View.

The Mary Sue

The U.S. war against Iran is unwinnable — and here are 5 reasons why

Donald Trump may have walked into a trap with his war against Iran, and here are five reasons why experts believe the United States won’t win this conflict.

International Business Times UK

What Went Wrong? US Military Mistakenly Bombed Dairy Farm in Ecuador After 'Drug Camp' Mix-Up

A US-backed anti-drug operation in Ecuador is under scrutiny after a strike reportedly hit a dairy farm instead of a narcotics site, raising questions about intelligence and civilian safety.

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service

Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance

The Mary Sue

A retired Major General just called out Pete Hegseth as a ‘potential war criminal’

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth has been gaining attention over his controversial remarks surrounding the Iran war. In multiple instances, Hegseth has threatened acts that are against international law. Retired Major General Randy Manner took the time to condemn Hegseth’s remarks.

The Conversation

Trump is remaking the US media in his own image – and smashing accountability with it

This is the point of absurdity we have reached: on March 15, US President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, asserted that American news organisations were running AI-generated Iranian propaganda, and should be charged with treason for the dissemination of false information. One of the instances he cited was…

The Guardian - US

Democratic rising star extends ‘love’ after Hegseth pastor prays for his death

Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico says ‘Christian nationalism kills’ in response to Brooks Potteiger remark

The Independent UK

How Trump reacted when Hegseth said US will continue Iran conflict

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The Independent UK

Trump reacts as Hegseth says US will keep pressure on Iran ‘as long and as hard as necessary’

This is how Donald Trump reacted to Pete Hegseth stating that the US will keep on applying pressure in Iran.

The Independent UK

Drug camp bombing that Hegseth boasted about was actually a dairy farm: report

‘It’s an outrage,’ the owner of the property said. ‘Everywhere you look there are animals: the cows I milk, the calves, the horses’

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