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US WAR SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH
Who’s in command? US Army’s top brass is thinning out as Hegseth fires generals amid Iran warThe US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced ...- 'Inappropriate and hostile': Trump scales back US-South Korea drills amid ties with North KoreaPresident Donald Trump ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited costs and his relationship wi...
- US ‘by no means’ ruling out kinetic strikes on Iran, including Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth saysUS War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington remains prepared to use military force against Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, while...
- Six months on, Hormuz remains disrupted as ships stay awaySix months after conflict began, Strait of Hormuz shipping remains significantly reduced. Commercial traffic operates at a fraction of pre-...
- Oil Price Today (August 25): Crude oil at $92 as investors digest US economic sanctions on Iran. What’s next for investors?Brent crude futures were up 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $92.16 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 15 cents at $85.12. Both ...
- Oil prices steady as investors weigh impact of expanded US sanctions against IranOn Tuesday, oil prices found stability following a notable decline on Monday. Investors are currently evaluating newly imposed U.S. sanctio...
- Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor after he defends editorial independenceThe Pentagon dismissed the editor-in-chief and a reporter from Stars and Stripes for insubordination. These actions followed public stateme...
- Stars and Stripes publisher to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadershipStars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. announced his retirement, citing differing philosophies with Pentagon leadership. This move fol...
- 'Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect': Trump says he 'gets along well' with North Korean leaderSpeaking to reporters, Trump said he had met Kim on multiple occasions and that the two leaders understood each other. Trump contrasted his...
- Trump criticises South Korea, says 'declined request to help US in Iran conflict'Speaking to reporters, Trump said he called the South Korean President and asked whether he would be willing to "give us a little hand" wit...
- 62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOMUS CENTCOM said its forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran. T...
- Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'U.S. President Trump dismissed fears regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln's lengthy deployment, asserting that a nearly nine-month mission is ...
- 5,000 sailors, 250 days at sea, food shortages and mouldy showers: Reported jump attempts raise alarm aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as USS George Washington prepares to replace itSailors of the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced an arduous deployment, surpassing 250 days with over 200 days at sea without making port call...
- US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifiesThe United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprece...
- US Navy sends new warship to replace USS Lincoln in Iran war amid mental health crisis, sailors threatening to jump overboardThe USS George Washington is heading towards the Middle East as concerns grow. The USS Abraham Lincoln faces an extended deployment, settin...
- Pete Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresentedDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed claims regarding poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting that they have been exa...
- US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief saysUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Navy can maintain an indefinite blockade of Iran. Ships will be rotated in and out of the regi...
- US asks defence firms to ramp up weapons output amid Iran war concernsThe US Defence Department seeks accelerated weapons production and faster deliveries. This request stems from concerns over critical muniti...
- Trump says he is "extremely happy" with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth"I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing," Trump posted on social media.
- "Fake news!": White House rubbishes report of Doanld Trump-Pete Hegseth clash over US munitions shortagesThe rebuttals follow a report by The Washington Post citing two sources familiar with the matter, which alleged that Trump interrogated Heg...
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