Social media users and global embassies have slammed U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his "Back to the Stone Age" post on X. Netizens pointed out the shift from January's "liberation" rhetoric to today's threats of total infrastructure destruction

From 'liberating Iran' to 'back to Stone Age': Netizens slam Pete Hegseth for his social media post

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed the suspension of Army pilots who performed a fly-by at Kid Rock’s estate, halting investigations into whether the manoeuvre violated aviation safety protocols or regulations.

‘Carry on, patriots’: US Def Secy Hegseth lifts suspension for Army pilots after 2 AH-64 Apache helicopters fly-by at Kid Rock’s estate

Pete Hegseth had no knowledge of actions taken by his financial broker related to a reported attempt to invest in a defense-focused fund before the Iran conflict, the Pentagon has said. Officials rejected the claims as “false and fabricated,” stressing that neither Hegseth nor his representatives approached the investment firm and calling for a retraction of the report.

Pentagon Says Hegseth Had No Knowledge of Broker's Action

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs Chairman, declared at a news conference on Tuesday "the upcoming days will be decisive" in the war with Iran. 

"Iran knows that, and there's almost nothing they can militarily do about it," Hegseth claimed. 

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Hegseth also said he made an unannounced trip to West Asia over the weekend and visited troops that are part of the military operations. However, he refrained from disclosing his place of visit for security reasons.

'If Iran is wise, they'll cut a deal': Hegseth claims regime change has occurred in Tehran

Pentagon rejects Financial Times report alleging broker linked to Pete Hegseth sought defence ETF investments before Iran war, calls claims false.

Pentagon denies reports linking Pete Hegseth's broker to defence investment

Pete Hegseth blocks promotions of two Black and two female officers. Here’s what the report claims

Donald Trump appeared to suggests that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for Iran strikes, as US pauses attacks amid political pressure, and growing scrutiny over the prolonged Iran conflict.

Did Donald Trump just blame Pete Hegseth for Iran war? With defence secretary seated nearby, US president says...

$200B for war? Trump admin faces heat as Pentagon says “it takes money to kill bad guys.” With $11.3B burned in just the first 6 days, the Iran war is turning into one of America’s costliest conflicts yet. How big is the real bill? Scroll to find out

‘Tippy top’ defence vs taxpayers money? Trump shrugs off $200B Iran war bill as US burns $2B a day

'It takes money to kill bad guys': Pentagon defends $200 billion for Iran war as Hegseth says number 'could move'

'We will finish this': Pete Hegseth vows US will stay until mission complete

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning that Iran’s new supreme leader is “wounded and likely disfigured,” confirming reports that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured early on in the U.S. war against Iran. 


Pentagon: Iran's New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Injured, Possibly Disfigured

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is ‘wounded and likely disfigured’. He confirmed reports about Ali Khamenei's son being injured on the first day of the conflict.

“Iran’s leadership is in no better shape, desperate and hiding. They’ve gone underground, cowering. That’s what rats do. We know the new so-called not-so supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured,” Hegseth told reporters.

US-Iran War: Hegseth Claims Iran Figure Linked To Trump Plot Eliminated

Pete Hegseth briefed the media on the situation in Iran on March 2. However, the bigger issue to come out of it was not what the US was doing and the future course of the military action, but the bad photos apparently taken by the journalists. 

Pete Hegseth briefed media on the burning Iran situation. His 'bad photos' made news

#Gravitas In September 2025, the final month of the U.S. fiscal year, the Pentagon approved more than $93 billion in spending under U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Records show $9 million was spent on crab and lobster dinners, including $7 million on lobster tail and $2 million on Alaskan king crab.


From Lobster Tails to Alaskan King Crab: US War Dept Spent $93 Billion on Luxury Items

The Pentagon had $93billion left from its yearly budget of $849.8 billion. Instead of using it for the benefit of its citizens, Pete Hegseth and his officials bought lobster tails, ice cream machines, a piano, iPads and even children's stickers.

Pentagon was on a deadline. It had to use or lose $93bn. So it bought lobsters, crabs and a lot more

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine hold an on-camera press briefing in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room.


US-Iran War: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Briefs Media on 10 Days of Operation 'Epic Fury'

Pete Hegseth warns of the "most intense day" for Operation Epic Fury as US strikes ramp up, while Iranian missile attacks hit a 24-hour record low. Is the tide turning?

Pete Hegseth calls it 'most intense day of strikes' as Iran records lowest attack in 24 hours

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'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

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From 'liberating Iran' to 'back to Stone Age': Netizens slam Pete Hegseth for his social media post

US lifts suspension for Army pilots after aircraft fly-by at Kid Rock’s estate

Pentagon Says Hegseth Had No Knowledge of Broker's Action

US-Iran War | Hegseth: Iran Fired Lowest Number of Missiles in Past 24 Hours

Operation Epic Fury: US Secretary of War Briefing on Iran War

'If Iran is wise, it will cut a deal': Hegseth claims regime change in Tehran

Pentagon denies reports linking Pete Hegseth's broker to defence investment

Hegseth blocks promotions of 2 Black, 2 female officers. Here’s what report says

Did Trump just blame Hegseth for Iran war? With defence secy nearby, he says...

‘Tippy top’ defence? Trump shrugs off $200B Iran war bill as US burns $2B a day

'It takes money to kill bad guys': Pentagon defends $200 billion for Iran war

'We will finish this': Pete Hegseth vows US will stay until mission complete

Pentagon: Iran's New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Injured, Possibly Disfigured

US-Iran War: Hegseth Claims Iran Figure Linked To Trump Plot Eliminated

Pete Hegseth briefed media on the Iran war. His 'bad photos' made news

From Lobster Tails to Alaskan King Crab: US War Dept Spent $93 Billion on Luxury Items

Pentagon had $93bn left over. It bought lobsters, steaks, iPads, and weird items

US-Iran War: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Briefs Media on 10 Days of Operation 'Epic Fury'

'This is not endless...' Pete Hegseth calls it the most intense day of strikes

Anthropic sues Pentagon over AI warfare dispute

'We have only just begun to fight', says US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Iran War Day 5: US Defence Secretary Hegseth Issues Remarks

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

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