Pentagon
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Government
Former Pentagon Official: Iran Holds Upper Hand in Negotiations
DID Press: A former senior US War Department official has acknowledged that Iran is negotiating from a position of strength, as ongoing diplomatic talks in Switzerland continue to reshape expectations between Tehran and Washington. Mick Mulroy, who served in the…
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Afghanistan
Trump: US May Reclaim Military Equipment Left in Afghanistan
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again criticized the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling it a “disaster,” and suggested that Washington could consider reclaiming military equipment left behind in the country. Speaking on the sidelines of a…
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Economy
Trump Urges Fast-Track Approval of $350B Pentagon Budget
DID Press: Donald Trump has called on Republicans in Congress to urgently approve a $350 billion Pentagon funding package, citing rising military pressures and financial strain linked to ongoing operations against Iran. According to reports from Washington, Trump is seeking…
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Afghanistan
US Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal to Be Released Soon, Hegseth Says
DID Press: Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of War, has announced that a comprehensive review of the American military withdrawal from Afghanistan has been completed and will be released in the coming months. Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of…
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Government
Pentagon Raises Alarm Over Alleged Israeli Espionage Threat
DID Press: US defense officials have reportedly elevated concerns over Israeli intelligence activities, with sources telling NBC News that the Pentagon has classified the potential espionage threat from Israel at its highest warning level. According to NBC News, citing multiple…
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Government
Pentagon Restricts Press Access to Press Office
DID Press: US Department of War has barred journalists from entering its press office at the Pentagon, citing a reclassification of the facility as a “sensitive classified information site.” The move, announced by the department, prevents reporters from accessing the…
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Government
NYT: Iran Air Defenses Forced Pause in Trump Strike Plans
DID Press: The New York Times, citing Pentagon officials, reports that Donald Trump partially delayed additional strikes on Iran due to growing concerns over Tehran’s expanding air defense capabilities. According to the officials, Iranian commanders have analyzed the flight patterns…
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Government
US Supercarrier Ends 326-Day Mission With No Clear Results Against Iran
DID Press: USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to the United States after a 326-day deployment in the Middle East, marking the longest carrier strike group mission since the Vietnam War era, according to the US Department of War. The…
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Government
Deep Divide Emerges Inside Trump Team Over Iran Strategy
DID Press: Fresh reports from inside the White House indicate a growing split within Donald Trump’s national security team over how to deal with Iran, with one faction pushing for continued diplomacy while another favors limited military strikes to increase…
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Economy
US Congress Report: 42 American Aircraft Lost During Iran War
DID Press: A new report by the Congressional Research Service of the United States has estimated that at least 42 American aircraft—including fighter jets and drones—were destroyed, missing, or damaged during the recent conflict with Iran. According to the report,…
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