'We have only just begun to fight', says Pete Hegseth; 'we hit nearly 200 targets', says Admiral Brad Cooper

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury is “laser-focused” on destroying Iran’s offensive missile systems, missile production facilities, naval assets, and security infrastructure. U.S. forces under United States Central Command have targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command centers, air defenses, drone launch sites, and airfields as the conflict intensifies.

Iran War Day 5: US Defence Secretary Hegseth Issues Remarks

Top U.S. defense officials have said the ongoing conflict with Iran — involving joint strikes by the United States and Israel — “will not be an endless war,” stressing focused military goals and saying the campaign is not intended to drag on indefinitely. Meanwhile, Iranian leaders have indicated they are prepared to continue fighting and resist pressure, as regional tensions soar and hostilities spread across West Asia.

'Iran War Will Not Be Endless': Top US Official Reinstates | Iran Ready To Continue Fight

Following a major Israeli-US military strike on Iran’s territory, including Tehran, Iran has launched missile counterattacks toward Israel, with explosions reported in northern Israel as air defences engage incoming threats. The retaliatory barrage marks a dangerous escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities, triggering alarms, civilian alerts and rising fears of broader conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Begins Counter Strike, Launches Missiles Towards Israel

Iran “will not negotiate with the United States”, Ali Larijani, the powerful head of Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Monday (March 2, 2026).

In a post on X, Mr. Larijani denied media reports that Iranian officials had sought to initiate talks with the Trump administration following a wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which came after Tehran and Washington held nuclear negotiations.

Tehran Rules Out Any Talks With Washington; Trump Vows To Punish Iran With 'Full Force'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that the United States “will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people,” saying missiles used by Iran or its proxies will be destroyed and Iranian missile production targeted as part of the broader response to the ongoing US‑Israel attacks on Iran.


Israel-Iran War | Hegseth: Iran Was Creating Shield For Its Nuclear Blackmail 

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine hold a press briefing in the Pentagon Briefing Room on Operation Epic Fury.

Secretary Of War: US Conducted The Most Precise Strikes on Iran

'Iran was buying time to restock their missile and to strike our forces', Pete Hegseth's BIG claim

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sets deadline for Anthropic over military AI access

It was a ‘joint exercise' for the cameras: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi did the morning workout together before their recent talks in Washington. The man-bonding was seen as a symbol of the alliance between the two countries. It was also mocked.

'Joint exercise': Pentagon chief, visiting Japanese defence minister do push-ups, weights ahead of bilateral talks | Watch

Pete Hegseth went to Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starbase in South Texas as part of his “Arsenal of Freedom” tour. Standing beside Musk, he repeated Musk’s line “We want to make Star Trek real” and gave the Vulcan salute. The moment went viral, but it was attached to something far more serious: the Pentagon is rewriting how it develops and deploys military technology.


US racing to integrate AI into its weapon system

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers direct warning to China & Russia after flawless Venezuela ops nabbing Maduro: "Military dominance is back—don't test us." Trump-era power projection on global display. 

Hegseth to China, Russia: Don't Test U.S. Military Might

Pentagon moves to reduce Senator Mark Kelly’s military rank and pension over ‘seditious’ remarks

U.S.- Venezuela: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has cited the 'fog of war' to defend the controversial US military strike on a Venezuelan drug boat, which resulted in the deaths of several individuals. Hegseth stated that the chaotic nature of combat operations can lead to unintended consequences and that such incidents are sometimes unavoidable. 

US-Venezuela Tensions: Hegseth Defends Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the actions against alleged drug boats and denied ordering lethal follow-ups. He compared the campaign against drug cartels to that of US action after 9/11

'If you bring drug to this country...': Hegseth defends boat strike citing Trump's powers amid mounting pressure

Admiral Frank Bradley told lawmakers the alleged Venezuelan drug boat struck by the U.S. was heading toward Suriname, contradicting Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s claim that it was bound for the US, as criticism mounts over possible war-crime.

Admiral contradicts Donald Trump's claims, alleged drug boat was not heading to US

The Pentagon rules require reporters to sign a 21-page form that sets limits on journalistic activities, including requests for story tips and inquiries to sources. Pentagon officials have said access to military facilities is a privilege subject to regulation.

New York Times sues Pentagon over new restrictions on reporting

A Pentagon watchdog review found that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal app to discuss Yemen strikes may have posed operational risks but did not break classification rules. The issue resurfaced after reports revealed mistaken Signal group message containing sensitive info

Pete Hegseth's Signal chat putting US troops at risk? Report says...

The Pentagon has launched a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to discuss sensitive U.S. military plans, including details of a strike on Houthi forces in Yemen. The investigation found that Hegseth shared classified operational information in a group chat, which could have endangered troops if the information had been intercepted. 


Pentagon Investigates Hegseth Over Signal Chat Military Leak

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back in the political hot seat as the Pentagon’s watchdog alleged he put American personnel and missions at risk by using the Signal messaging app to share sensitive details about a strike targeting Yemen’s Houthi militants.


Reports: Signal Chat Leak Probe Finds Hegseth's Signal Use Could've Risked Troops

The minor mistake led to extreme criticism online, where many, including  California Governor Gavin Newsom, said that the SS resembled the paramilitary organisation of Nazi Germany that was responsible for the genocide of approximately six million Jews during the Holocaust.



‘What does the ‘SS’ stand for?’: Pete Hegseth mocked online for typo on namecard

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth admitted watching the initial September strike on a suspected drug boat but denied knowing about survivors before a second, lethal strike. Amid backlash and legal scrutiny, he defended Admiral Bradley

From ‘fake news’ to ‘fog of war': Trump admin faces backlash over Hegseth's second strike on drug-boats to kill survivors

Trump said the US is preparing to launch land strikes against alleged drug traffickers across Latin America, calling it the next phase of his campaign after boat attacks. Here's what he said.

Trump says US will launch lethal land strikes in Latin America 'very soon,' Hegseth vows boat strikes 'only just begun'

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'We have only just begun to fight', says Pete Hegseth; 'we hit nearly 200 targets', says Admiral Brad Cooper

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'If you bring drug to this country...': Hegseth defends boat strike

Admiral contradicts Trump's claims, alleged drug boat was not heading to US

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Pete Hegseth's Signal chat putting US troops at risk? Report says...

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Reports: Signal Chat Leak Probe Finds Hegseth's Signal Use Could've Risked Troops

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Trump says US will launch lethal land strikes in Latin America 'very soon'