Hormuz Mine Threat May Last Six Months

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

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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

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John Phelan Exits As US Navy Secretary

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

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

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

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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Pete Hegseth Says Next Iran War Days Decisive

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the coming days in the Iran war will be decisive, while refusing to rule out the possible use of American ground forces. His remarks suggest Washington wants to keep military pressure high even as it signals that negotiations to end the conflict may still be possible. Pete […]

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Iran Warns US Against Military Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

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 […]

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Anthropic Wins Injunction Against Trump Administration

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Anthropic has won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration in a legal battle tied to US defence contracting, after a federal judge ordered the government to reverse its designation of the AI company as a supply chain risk. The ruling marks a significant setback for the administration’s attempt to restrict federal engagement with the […]

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White House Seeks $200 Billion for Iran War Effort

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The White House is seeking around $200 billion in additional military funding in the wake of the Iran war, a move that signals the conflict may place a far heavier financial burden on the United States than initially projected. Pentagon Funding Request After Iran War The new funding request is tied to the rising cost […]

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Pentagon Says Iran War Cost US $11.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

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 the United States joined Israel in […]

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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