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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Pakistan's role as the official go-between in US-Iran peace talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, calling the Washington-Islamabad relationship an "unexpected" and "true friendship." The public praise, paired with Trump's repeated personal compliments of Pakistani leaders, signals
Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have warned the U.S. may resume strikes on Iran as nuclear talks remain deadlocked. Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade is already pushing up global energy costs, with risks growing for oil markets and importing economies.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a ceasefire pauses the 48-hour War Powers Resolution clock, explaining why the Trump administration has not formally notified Congress after striking Iran and Houthi targets. The claim faces pushback from lawmakers who say the 1973 law contains no such ceasefire exception.
The top U.S. Middle East commander briefed Trump on military options as the Persian Gulf blockade drives oil prices higher. Diplomatic talks with Iran remain stalled, and a congressional deadline for wartime authorization is approaching. Defense Secretary Hegseth also faced fresh scrutiny from lawmakers.
President Trump says the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Pentagon officials told Congress the conflict has cost $25 billion so far, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism of the strategy. Gas prices are rising as markets price in
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Democratic lawmakers for the first time since the US entered a war with Iran, costing $25 billion so far. Hegseth dismissed criticism as "reckless, feckless and defeatist," signalling the administration has no plans to change course. The war's cost and justification are now set to
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the U.S.-Iran war has cost $25 billion, his first Capitol Hill appearance since the conflict started. He sharply criticized lawmakers in both parties who have questioned the war. The figure sets a baseline for future spending debates and potential oversight moves.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran of "devastating" US strikes on energy and infrastructure if nuclear peace talks fail, describing the US as "locked and loaded." The threat introduces direct escalation risk into stalled negotiations and carries significant implications for global oil markets and sanctions enfo
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Thursday that U.S. forces in the Middle East are positioned to resume combat operations if Iran refuses a peace deal. The public warning signals Washington is using military readiness as direct leverage in ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a major defense partnership with Indonesia covering military modernisation, training, and operational cooperation. The deal deepens Washington's security ties with Southeast Asia's largest economy and a strategically positioned Indo-Pacific partner. Specific platforms, financ
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Pakistan's role as the official go-between in US-Iran peace talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, calling the Washington-Islamabad relationship an "unexpected" and "true friendship." The public praise, paired with Trump's repeated personal compliments of Pakistani leaders, signals
1mo ago · 4 min · Global Affairs
Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have warned the U.S. may resume strikes on Iran as nuclear talks remain deadlocked. Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade is already pushing up global energy costs, with risks growing for oil markets and importing economies.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a ceasefire pauses the 48-hour War Powers Resolution clock, explaining why the Trump administration has not formally notified Congress after striking Iran and Houthi targets. The claim faces pushback from lawmakers who say the 1973 law contains no such ceasefire exception.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
The top U.S. Middle East commander briefed Trump on military options as the Persian Gulf blockade drives oil prices higher. Diplomatic talks with Iran remain stalled, and a congressional deadline for wartime authorization is approaching. Defense Secretary Hegseth also faced fresh scrutiny from lawmakers.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
President Trump says the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Pentagon officials told Congress the conflict has cost $25 billion so far, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism of the strategy. Gas prices are rising as markets price in
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Democratic lawmakers for the first time since the US entered a war with Iran, costing $25 billion so far. Hegseth dismissed criticism as "reckless, feckless and defeatist," signalling the administration has no plans to change course. The war's cost and justification are now set to
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the U.S.-Iran war has cost $25 billion, his first Capitol Hill appearance since the conflict started. He sharply criticized lawmakers in both parties who have questioned the war. The figure sets a baseline for future spending debates and potential oversight moves.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran of "devastating" US strikes on energy and infrastructure if nuclear peace talks fail, describing the US as "locked and loaded." The threat introduces direct escalation risk into stalled negotiations and carries significant implications for global oil markets and sanctions enfo
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Thursday that U.S. forces in the Middle East are positioned to resume combat operations if Iran refuses a peace deal. The public warning signals Washington is using military readiness as direct leverage in ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Tehran.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a major defense partnership with Indonesia covering military modernisation, training, and operational cooperation. The deal deepens Washington's security ties with Southeast Asia's largest economy and a strategically positioned Indo-Pacific partner. Specific platforms, financ
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
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