Pentagon Says Iran War Cost US $11.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

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The first phase of the US-Iran war cost the United States more than $11.3 billion in just six days, according to estimates shared by Pentagon officials with senators during a classified briefing on Capitol Hill. The figure is one of the earliest detailed wartime cost assessments to emerge since

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Pentagon Says 140 US Troops Wounded

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

About 140 US service members have been wounded in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to the Pentagon, marking the first broad official injury count since the fighting began. The figures show the toll the war has taken on American forces deployed across the Middle East, even as Washington says most of the injuries have […]

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Pentagon Raises Concerns Over Anthropic AI

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The US Department of Defense has expressed strong concern over artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicating the Pentagon may take action to ensure compliance with national security and procurement standards. Pentagon Concerns Over Anthropic AI Officials said the department is reviewing interactions involving the company’s

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Trump to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that will allow the U.S. Department of Defense to use “Department of War” as a secondary name. Under the order, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be referred to as “Secretary of War” in public communications, ceremonial events, and official correspondence. Historical Context The department was […]

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Pentagon Confirms Iranian Missile Strike at U.S. Base in Qatar

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The Pentagon has confirmed that one of the ballistic missiles fired by Iran during its June 23 retaliation strike successfully hit the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key operational hub for U.S. forces in the Middle East. The missile caused minor structural damage but resulted in no injuries or disruptions to operations. Communication […]