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US Defence Secretary Defends $1.5 Trillion Budget

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, saying the record military spending plan is needed to strengthen American forces amid the ongoing Iran conflict and a worsening global security environment. Pete Hegseth Defends US Defence Budget Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth said
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Iran-Linked Hackers Leak US Troop Details

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An Iran-linked hacking group has released personal details of more than 2,000 US military personnel, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Iran-Linked Hackers Target US Troops The Handala Hack Team reportedly published the names and personal details of 2,379 US Marines stationed in the Persian Gulf region. The
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US Defence Secretary Faces Iran War Questions

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from lawmakers over the cost and direction of the Iran war, as he defended a major Pentagon budget request by saying it reflected the “urgency of the moment.” US Defence Secretary Defends Pentagon Budget Hegseth described the proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget as a historic war-fighting request, […]
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Hormuz Mine Threat May Last Six Months

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The Pentagon has told U.S. lawmakers that fully clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines could take as long as six months, highlighting the risk that disruption to one of the world’s most critical oil routes may continue well beyond any ceasefire or diplomatic breakthrough. The assessment, shared in a classified congressional briefing, […]
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John Phelan Exits As US Navy Secretary

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U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his post in a sudden Pentagon leadership shake-up, with reports saying he was removed from office while officials gave no public explanation for the abrupt change. His departure comes at a sensitive moment for the U.S. military, with the Navy heavily engaged in operations linked to the Iran […]
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Pete Hegseth Removes US Army Chief

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to step down and retire immediately, marking another major leadership change inside the Pentagon during Washington’s ongoing military campaign against Iran. The move comes without any public explanation from the Pentagon and has triggered fresh scrutiny over instability at the top […]
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Iran Warns US Against Military Escalation

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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not surrender if the United States escalates the conflict, amid reports of possible American military planning in the region. His remarks came as tensions remained high over the prospect of deeper US involvement in the war. Iran Issues No Surrender Warning Qalibaf said Iran […]