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Thousands more US troops headed to Middle East aboard aircraft carrier

The U.S. is sending thousands of additional U.S. service members to the Middle East aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, even as...

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Russia, Vladimir Putin emerge as a winner from Iran war

It’s been a good month for Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S.-Israeli war against its ally Iran. Tehran’s closure of the Strait of...

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Hegseth: US aims to be 'unpredictable' in putting boots on ground in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. military looks “to be unpredictable” in putting American troops on Iranian territory amid...

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Spain closes airspace to US warplanes in Iran operation

Spain won’t allow American aircraft involved in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran to fly in its airspace, a move likely to further drive a wedge between...

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Iran destroys $300M US E-3 Sentry satellite aircraft on Saudi base

An Iranian missile attack on a Saudi Arabia base last week destroyed a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, a valuable early warning and control aircraft,...

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Hegseth injects combative Christianity into America’s military

During his briefing on the Iran war last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that Americans take a knee and pray to Jesus for the success...

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Hegseth removes 2 Black and 2 female officers from promotion list: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly blocked the promotion of two Black and two female Army officers to be one-star generals. The New York...

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Pentagon mulling diverting Ukraine defense aid to the Middle East: Report

The Pentagon is contemplating diverting weapons meant for Ukraine to the Middle East as the U.S. military has blown through critical munitions in its...

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Iran war 'pouring' money into Russia's war coffers: Swedish defense chief

Russia is taking advantage of the war in Iran by “pouring” increased oil revenue into its war effort in Ukraine, according to the commander of...

26.03.2026 9

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NATO reports surge in Europe, Canada defense spending

Europe and Canada had a 20 percent surge in defense spending in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the annual report by NATO Secretary...

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Iran’s 5 conditions for ending war

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran’s 5 conditions...

25.03.2026 5

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NY Times knocks updated Pentagon reporting restrictions in new filing

The New York Times is seeking a new order to force the Pentagon to lift new media restrictions following a federal court ruling last week that found...

25.03.2026 4

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Hegseth: Military chaplains will no longer display rank

U.S. military chaplains will no longer wear their rank insignia, instead displaying insignia that reflects their religious affiliation, Defense...

25.03.2026 8

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Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle

The upper chamber rejected an Iran war powers resolution in a 47-53 vote on Tuesday night, almost completely along party lines. The measure, pushed by...

24.03.2026 1

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Hegseth 'disappointed' by idea of ceasefire with Iran, says Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth along with Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine were “disappointed” by the idea of a U.S. negotiated...

24.03.2026 4

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Retired general: Iranians will be able to 'hang in there for a couple of years minimally'

The Iranian regime can withstand the joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on the country for “a couple of years, minimally,” predicted retired Army Maj....

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Trump, Iran give conflicting signs on negotiations

Presented by Lanteris Space Systems {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump, Iran give...

23.03.2026 4

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Pentagon closes office space for journalists after judge's ruling on building press policy

The Defense Department will issue new press credentials but is still looking to keep some reporters out of the building by closing its media offices...

23.03.2026 4

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Iran war takes mounting toll on America's military

The U.S. war in Iran is taking a mounting toll on America's military, with rising casualties, dwindling munitions stockpiles, a sidelined aircraft...

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USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier leaves Middle East amid Iran fight

The United States' largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, on Monday reached Crete, Greece for repairs after leaving the Middle East due to...

23.03.2026 3

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Pentagon Press Association calls for immediate restoration of members' credentials after ruling

The Pentagon Press Association is pressing for the immediate restoration of journalists' access to the Defense Department after a federal judge on...

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Pentagon plans to keep National Guard in DC into 2029

The Pentagon is planning to keep a National Guard presence in Washington, D.C. through the end of President Trump’s second term, a Guard official...

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US speeds up deployment of thousands more Marines, sailors to Middle East

The Pentagon is speeding up the deployment of thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East amid speculation that the Trump...

20.03.2026 5

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Trump: 'I'm not putting troops anywhere'

President Trump on Thursday denied he would deploy additional U.S. troops to aid in his war in Iran, telling reporters he’s not putting forces...

19.03.2026 6

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Hegseth says Iran was getting 'closer and closer' to nuclear capabilities, contradicting Gabbard

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said President Trump could not tolerate Iran moving “closer and closer” to obtaining nuclear...

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Trump weighs risky bet on Kharg Island in ‘game of chicken’ with Iran

President Trump is weighing a seizure of Iran’s critical oil depot on Kharg Island in a bid to force Tehran’s hand and open the Strait of Hormuz....

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U.S. intelligence officials dodge questions on Iran’s missile capabilities before war

Presented by Lanteris Space Systems {beacon} Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story U.S. intelligence officials dodge questions on...

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Trump honors fallen service members who died in Iraq plane crash amid Iran conflict

President Trump on Wednesday paid his respects to the six airmen killed in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war when their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed...

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Bolton says he briefed Trump on Iran scenarios: 'Hard to believe that he forgot'

Former national security adviser John Bolton pushed back at President Trump’s claim that “nobody” expected Iran to target neighboring countries...

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1 dead, 1 injured in Air Force base shooting

One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Tuesday at a New Mexico Air Force base, military officials said. Holloman Air Force Base...

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Graham tears into European allies over Strait of Hormuz reluctance

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday lambasted European allies over their reluctance to send military assets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,...

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GOP lawmaker argues Marines on Kharg Island would not be 'boots on the ground'

Should President Trump send U.S. forces to Iran’s Kharg Island, it wouldn’t count as “boots on the ground” in the country, Rep. Pete Sessions...

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Trump laments enthusiasm gap in call for Strait of Hormuz help

Presented by Lanteris Space Systems {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump laments enthusiasm...

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Democrats demand top Trump aides testify on Iran war decisions, planning

All Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats on Monday demanded top Trump administration officials appear before the panel to testify on the decisions,...

16.03.2026 9

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Germany's defense minister rebuffs Trump's Strait of Hormuz request: 'This is not our war'

Germany’s defense minister on Monday rebuffed calls from U.S. President Trump to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, telling reporters...

16.03.2026 6

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Hegseth, Trump faces perilous options in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump is facing a difficult set of options in attempting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks on tankers in the vital...

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Democrats file war powers resolution to prevent Trump from attacking Cuba without approval

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would stop the U.S. from going to war with Cuba without congressional approval as President Trump has...

13.03.2026 8

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Why naval escorts through Strait of Hormuz are so risky

The U.S. has yet to begin escorting oil tankers through the treacherous Strait of Hormuz, something that increasingly looks like a high-risk...

12.03.2026 5

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Iran vows more attacks, continued Strait of Hormuz closure

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran vows more attacks, continued Strait of Hormuz...

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Hegseth orders 'ruthless, no-excuses' review of military legal offices

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a "ruthless" overhaul of the military’s legal offices. “For too long, over 20 years, legal...

12.03.2026 8

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Iran's new leader issues first statement: Strait of Hormuz must remain closed until war ends

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, released his first statement on Thursday, asserting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and Tehran...

12.03.2026 6

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Outdated intelligence likely to blame for US strike on Iranian girls school

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} > Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Outdated intelligence...

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US faulted in Iran school strike in initial Pentagon review: Report

The United States is responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an all-girls Iranian elementary school, according to preliminary findings...

11.03.2026 8

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Trump: 'Practically nothing left' to bomb in Iran

President Trump on Wednesday claimed there was “nothing left” to bomb in Iran and that the war would end soon, the latest of what has often been...

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New Iranian leader wounded early in US operation

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was wounded on the first day of joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on the country that killed his father,...

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Drone strike hits US diplomatic facility in Iraq

A suspected Iranian drone hit a U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post first reported that a...

11.03.2026 10

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Trump seeks to lower oil prices with Strait of Hormuz pressure

President Trump is betting on his "fire and fury" rhetoric to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avoid an oil crisis prompted by his war with Iran. But...

10.03.2026 6

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Erika Kirk appointed to Air Force Academy board

President Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors, having her...

10.03.2026 6

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Hegseth says Iran war is 'contained' as State sends home more diplomats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is “quite contained,” even as the U.S. continues to reduce...

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Esper: Sending special forces to find enriched uranium in Iran would be 'very perilous' mission

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said late Monday that any U.S. military mission to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium would be...

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