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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent abruptly halts interview after Trump calls him to Situation Room

In the interview, Scott Bessent said that he would ‘trust’ his child’s life in President Trump’s hands

The Independent UK

‘Not a single one of the kids we pulled out was alive’: Inside sources reveal shocking mistake that made US strike the Iranian school

In their arguments with Anthropic, the Pentagon said that a human vets the target. It might be a lie.

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Iraq is caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with attacks by both sides on its soil

Iraq is caught in the crossfire of the Iran war and is the only country facing strikes from both sides, threatening to drag the nation that has so far avoided two years of regional turmoil into a full-blown crisis

The Independent UK

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'Wounded and likely disfigured': How US reacted to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and "likely disfigured" following an air strike. Hegseth cited the absence of a voice or video message from Khamenei as evidence of his condition and lack of legitimacy. Meanwhile, Iranian President's son stated Khamenei is…

The Times of India

How does Trump keep henchmen like Rubio in check? He literally makes them wear shoes that are far too big

The art of the heel: if you want a shot at the US presidency, you better be ready to sartorially debase yourself on the world stage, says Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Iranian supreme leader is ‘wounded and likely disfigured,’ says Pete Hegseth

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth claims Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is ‘wounded and likely disfigured’

Defense secretary described Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the ‘so-called not-so-supreme leader’ who is ‘wounded and likely disfigured’

The Independent UK

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Hegseth Orders War College Review as Pentagon's Higher Education Purge Turns Inward

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a 90-day task force to review the Pentagon's own war colleges for ideological deficiencies — escalating his campaign to reshape military education after banning attendance at Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, MIT, and other elite universities, raising urgent questions about what graduate education will look like…

International Business Times

Fox News host urged Trump to seize Kharg Island ahead of US strikes – as it happened

Jesse Watters suggested seizing island could end water and allow shipping through strait of Hormuz to resume

The Guardian - US

‘Asymmetric one-sided annihilation’: Stephen Miller does his best Bond villain impression, celebrates civilian slaughter

It's a great time to be irredeemably evil.

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Has the pro-Maga media turned on the Pentagon over Iran?

New pro-Trump press corps has surprised some skeptics with tough questions, though sycophancy fears remain

The Guardian - US

Armed Services members in the dark on details of war costs

The House and Senate Armed Services panels have yet to be briefed on the costs of the Iran war, members and aides said Thursday. This week, Pentagon officials gave the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee an estimate of $11.3 billion for the war’s first week, a figure first reported Wednesday by…

Roll Call

Trump news at a glance: president shrugs off highest gas prices in years

Trump claims US makes ‘a lot of money’ when oil prices go up, but rising costs could become political liability – key US politics stories from 12 March

The Guardian - US

Trump 'Throws Allies Under The Bus' As He Blames Hegseth, Jared, Witkoff And Rubio Over Decision To Bomb Iran

Donald Trump says advice from Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff shaped the decision to strike Iran, prompting scrutiny of Operation Epic Fury and the administration's war strategy.

International Business Times UK

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The Mary Sue

Not long after Hegseth’s cringe-worthy PR stunt, another doomsday plane sighting causes panic

Another “doomsday plane”, specifically the E-6B Mercury, was spotted flying low over Fresno, California, on March 9, sparking public unease, especially since President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had indicated March 10 would be an incredibly intense day of bombing in Iran.

The Conversation

A deadly strike, or Call of Duty clip? How the US government is trying to memeify the war on Iran

Millions of people recently watched a video posted by the White House showing US strikes against Iranian targets. The clip didn’t just resemble Call of Duty: it mixed real strike footage with footage from the game itself, complete with “killstreak” animations designed to reward performance and simulate achievement.

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Pete Hegseth’s Department of War blew $93.4B in one month — including $7M on lobsters. Tell us again why we can’t afford universal healthcare.

They'd rather spend on "wasteful luxury" than on vulnerable Americans.

The Independent UK

‘America’s mortal enemy’: Hegseth’s years-long hatred of Iran resurfaces in book quotes and videos

The controversial defense secretary once compared Tehran to a malign octopus with ‘many tentacles’

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Digital Camera World

Photographs shouldn’t (always) be pretty. I’m a photographer, and the Pete Hegseth “unflattering” photo fiasco is missing the point

The most impactful photojournalism is rarely of smiling faces, so why were press photographers left out of recent briefings?

The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Pete Hegseth: ‘The face of a man war-fighting with his colon’

Late-night hosts discussed reports that Hegseth’s defense department spent $15m on steak as the Trump administration escalates their vague war in Iran

The Independent UK

Jesse Watters reveals Trump gave him ‘too big’ shirts after Rubio is mocked over ‘giant shoes’ the president gifted him

‘I felt like pressure to wear it. I mean, it was too big,’ the Fox News host said

The Times of India

'Donald Trump anointed by Jesus to fight Iran': How US–Israel War got a Biblical spin

Unfortunately for us, since time immemorial, before rulers had to rub our grubby hands for votes, they often claimed God spoke to them — and they had armies, so no one could call them psychotic.

The Times of India

Pentagon bars photographers after ‘unflattering’ photos of Pete Hegseth: Report

The Pentagon barred press photographers from war briefings after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff deemed published images "unflattering." This decision, following Hegseth's first briefing in months, led to some outlets being excluded from subsequent events. The Defense Department cited effective space utilization and encouraged outlets to seek credentials for access.

International Business Times UK

'Senile' Donald Trump Mocked After Humiliating Factory Walk-Off In Ohio

President Trump's claim that the US strikes on Iran amount to a mere 'little excursion' drew sharp rebuke during a Fox News grilling at an Ohio factory, fuelling accusations of confusion as casualties rise. Critics and social media users pounced on the gaffe, questioning the commander-in-chief's grip amid an escalating…

The Times of India

Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025: Pete Hegseth faces backlash; calls spending 'completely unacceptable'

Pentagon's $93.4 billion September spending spree, revealed by Open The Books, has sparked outrage. Lavish purchases like lobster, ribeye, and a grand piano preceded a costly conflict with Iran. Critics decry the "use-it-or-lose-it" practice, demanding accountability and reforms as war expenses mount.

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