Iran hawk has become Hegseth’s go-to adviser as US involvement in Middle East crisis intensifies - ‘He’s got the look of the ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is handing authority on the escalating Middle East crisis to a general nicknamed “The Gorilla, ...

Live updates and the latest news as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on the Hill, Trump grapples with the Israel-Iran ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators in a hearing Wednesday that the Pentagon is working to ensure that U.S.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing possible options to President Donald ...

Trump has reportedly been considering striking Iran, saying on Wednesday: "I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators on Wednesday that the Pentagon is providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran but would not say whether the military was ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the U.S. is “postured defensively in the region to be strong” amid conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. “Our job is to be strong. We ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that he has directed “the deployment of additional capabilities” to the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region. “Protecting US forces is ...

The United States has largely stayed out of the fight so far, but American forces have been involved in helping Israel shoot down Iranian projectiles.

Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising ...

The visit to the Middle East will mark Hegseth’s third foreign trip as defense secretary. In February, he traveled to Europe, with stops in Germany, Belgium, and Poland, which included a meeting ...