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Pete Hegseth
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US destroys 44 Iranian mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz as oil crisis deepens
US forces have destroyed 44 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran's blockade triggers the worst global energy crisis since the 1970s.
US military opens formal 15-6 probe into Shajareh Tayyebeh School strike that killed 168 in Minab, Iran
The Pentagon has elevated its investigation into the 28 Feb strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab, Iran, after preliminary findings point to US Tomahawk missile.
What does the US bombing of Kharg Island mean for the Iran war, global oil markets, and Strait of Hormuz shipping?
US Central Command bombed every military target on Iran's Kharg Island on March 13, 2026. Trump threatens oil infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz closure.
U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashes in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; CENTCOM says rescue efforts are ongoing
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with six on board crashed in western Iraq on 12 March 2026 during Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM says rescue is ongoing.
Pentagon escalates Operation Epic Fury on day 11 as Tehran oil depots burn
US declares most intense day of Iran strikes on day 11 as oil facilities burn, Brent crude nears $120, and Iran vows to fight on amid global energy disruption.
‘Lies and deceptions’: US rejects Iran claim of American prisoners
Iran's Ali Larijani claims US soldiers were captured in Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM calls the allegation "lies and deceptions" as six US deaths are confirmed.
‘Make Iran great again’: Trump demands full surrender, vows to pick Iran’s next leader
Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender, rejecting any deal. Oil hits $90. Iran vows to fight on as Strait of Hormuz remains closed and markets fall.
Trump has not ruled out ground troops in Iran. Now the 82nd Airborne skipped training.
The US Army canceled a 82nd Airborne Division training exercise at Fort Polk, fueling speculation over a possible Iran ground deployment amid the ongoing conflict.
India and France call for end to Iran conflict as IRIS Dena sinking raises new regional stakes
India's CCS and France's Macron call for diplomacy after the US Navy sinks Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka, escalating the West Asia war to the Indian Ocean.
Tanker struck by explosion near Kuwait’s Mubarak Al-Kabeer port as Persian Gulf conflict widens
UKMTO reports a large explosion and oil spill on a tanker off Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer area on March 5, 2026, as the US-Iran-Israel war expands into the upper Persian Gulf.