Also known as: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth · Pentagon chief Hegseth · Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth · US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth · Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth · U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth · US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth · US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
US Pentagon chief who spoke at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue about seeking stable equilibrium with China in Asia.
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Citizen Digital
… Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X: "Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve." Iran appeared to target Saudi Arabia as well as other U.S. …
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attackCapital News
… The statement was shared by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who wrote: “Iran made a poor choice. …
US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with IranCitizen Digital
… p ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71: statement By AFP July 12, 2026 11:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina questions US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth …
US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71: statementCitizen Digital
… US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said simply: "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay." Iran's Guards later announced through state media that they had retaliated by striking US bases and radar sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar with ballistic missiles and drones. …
Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacksThe Standard
… US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said simply: "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay." Strikes earlier this week by Tehran on vessels in the strait had also triggered exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States, sparking heated rhetoric between the adversaries. …
Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacksCitizen Digital
… In response to the new dust-up, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, posting on X, celebrated the Pentagon's earlier moves to cut ties with Anthropic, saying "every passing day proves why that was the right move."
No breakthrough in Anthropic talks with Trump administrationCitizen Digital
… On Saturday, a senior aide to Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said the killing was meant to serve as a stark warning. …
US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gangCitizen Digital
… The renewed hostilities came as Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that if Trump required it, "we'll negotiate with bombs, and we're very good at it". …
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fadeCapital News
… US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran had been given a chance to make a deal but had not taken it, adding that bombs would be “dropping on key facilities” in the country. …
US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a rowThe Standard
… Iranian media reported explosions across the south, with at least three people wounded in Tehran province.The renewed hostilities came as Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that if Trump required it, "we'll negotiate with bombs". …
Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminalsThe U.S. carried out an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another went missing following an Iranian attack. The strikes, directed by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The U.S. carried out an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another went missing following an Iranian attack. The strikes, directed by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, with the US conducting more than 140 strikes across Iran in response to Iranian attacks on a ship. Iran claimed to have closed the Strait of Hormuz and launched wide-ranging attacks on US bases and allies including Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, marking an escalation in hostilities.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday following a brief and sudden illness, his office said.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours on Sunday in retaliation for US strikes, following an Iranian attack on a merchant vessel. Explosions and sirens were reported in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tehran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes following an Iranian attack on a merchant vessel. Sirens and explosions were reported across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and other regional locations, marking the latest escalation in the Middle East conflict.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Anthropic met with the Trump administration Monday to discuss restoring two suspended AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which the company blocked over a US national security order. No lifting of restrictions was discussed after the meeting, though both parties said they are working quickly to resolve the issue.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias 'Nino Guerrero,' the leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua, was killed in southeastern Bolivar state, Venezuela in a joint US-Venezuela operation that US President Donald Trump described as a swift and lethal strike coordinated with Venezuelan authorities.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, marking the second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes amid a three-month war. US President Donald Trump accused Iran of dragging out negotiations and said it will "have to pay the price," while the strikes sent oil prices rising.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, straining a ceasefire agreed in April. The US conducted "self-defense strikes" targeting military and surveillance sites in southern Iran, while Iran responded by launching strikes at US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and claimed to have hit two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran and said American forces would seize the country's key oil infrastructure after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight. Iran warned the three-month ceasefire is "practically meaningless" following latest US strikes, with the conflict beginning February 28 and a truce paused in April.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese and American officials, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, called for a stable and sustainable military-to-military relationship between the two countries, citing the need to address global security risks from hegemonism, governance disorder, and emerging technologies.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump said he has secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a revised peace proposal with "tougher" terms to Tehran. His priorities include stopping Iranian nuclear development and reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States warned it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must include Tehran never developing nuclear weapons. The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, but no decision was made after a Friday meeting, and Tehran denied there was a final agreement.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue that Washington seeks a "stable equilibrium" with China in Asia, while acknowledging "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up and regional expansion.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports indicate he has sent a revised, tougher peace proposal to Tehran. Iran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions, and the parties appear far apart on key priorities including Iran's demand for $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband Abraham's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. Trump praised her work and said deputy Aaron Lukas would serve as acting Director.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands gathered on the National Mall for a mass prayer festival organized by the White House, featuring Christian music and speeches by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Speaker Mike Johnson, and video addresses by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Critics view the event as an overt display of Christian nationalism that undermines the separation of church and state.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland as Washington reorganizes its forces in Europe following a decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. The cancellation, ordered by the Secretary of Defense, affected the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, with some elements already deployed and equipment in transit.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump's Air Force One stopped in Anchorage to refuel during his departure for Beijing. The stop reflects operational limits of the Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which faces range constraints on the roughly 6,500 to 7,000 nautical mile journey from Washington D.C. to Beijing when accounting for communications equipment, security systems, personnel, cargo, and emergency fuel reserves.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Pentagon said the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to nearly $29 billion, up about $4 billion from an estimate made two weeks earlier, as President Trump faces scrutiny over the conflict's impact on military readiness.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with resumed bombing at increased intensity if it does not agree to a peace deal, after halting his "Project Freedom" campaign in the Strait of Hormuz with hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump announced the US will pause its operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a peace agreement with Iran. Secretary of State Rubio said the US has completed offensive operations against Iran while reserving the right to respond to further attacks on shipping.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months, according to the Pentagon, amid tensions between the US and Europe over the Mideast war and trade disputes.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump said at a Florida rally that the US Navy was acting "like pirates" while seizing ships and cargo during its blockade of Iranian ports. The blockade, announced after failed peace talks, has prompted Iran to threaten to maintain its closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United States approved a $4 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Qatar and a nearly $1 billion sale of precision weapons systems to Israel, citing support for US foreign policy and national security objectives. The Pentagon also announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States through mediator Pakistan on Thursday, state media reported Friday, even as negotiations remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire that began in April after a war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour hearing over the Iran war, with the defence department's chief financial officer revealing the conflict has cost the US $25 billion so far. The White House is seeking a $1.5 trillion defence budget boost, which would mark the largest military spending increase since World War Two.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
President Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" and accept U.S. demands for strict nuclear controls, as a U.S. naval blockade pressures Iran's economy. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump has decided to reject Iran's latest deal proposal and intends to continue the blockade until Tehran dismantles its nuclear programme.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The White House will hold a meeting to review President Trump's security following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, where an armed suspect got near a ballroom with over 2,000 people including Trump and cabinet members; a federal agent was wounded in a brief exchange of gunfire, but is expected to fully recover.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →