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A hawkish general known as 'the Gorilla' is emerging as Hegseth's key decision-maker on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given an unusual level of authority to a single general in the latest Middle East crisis — an Iran hawk who is pushing for a strong military response against the ...
Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions
Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising ...
US aircraft, warships headed to Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict
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Hegseth Purges Defense Advisory Board After MAGA Came For It
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sacked the ... after a 45-day review. The policy board included several members who have argued for wars in the Middle East. Following the criticisms on Carlson ...
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Highlights Bilateral Wins, Middle East Actions, and Reforms
During the same week, Hegseth updated leaders on the Middle East, rolled out plans to reinstate ... Bridge Colby as Undersecretary of Defense for Policy. Colby, sworn in on April 9, will play ...
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Hegseth to visit Israel ahead of Trump’s first foreign trip to Middle East: Report
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 ...
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The Pete Hegseth Red Herring and the GOP's Foreign Policy Civil War
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth finds himself under fire again ... administration's ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, which are led by Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff.