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Washington, April 8 – The United States has made it clear that Iran will never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling it a “non-negotiable” condition under the emerging ceasefire framework.“It has always been non-negotiable that they will not have...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump invoked religious language to justify US actions in the Iran conflict, saying he believed “God supports” the American position."I do. Because God is good," Trump said when asked if he believed divine backing existed for the war. "God wants to see...

Washington, April 6 US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to completely destroy Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night, while dismissing allegations of possible war crimes in the event of attacks on power plants and bridges."We have a plan, because of...

April 03, New Delhi: In an unprecedented move during wartime, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was dismissed on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.The Pentagon confirmed that George, who had more than a year remaining in his term as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, will retire...

April 03, New Delhi – U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George has been asked to step down and retire immediately by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.George, an infantry officer with service in Iraq and Afghanistan, was confirmed as Army chief in 2023. The position typically has a four-year...

Washington, April 3 – The Chief of Staff of the US Army, General Randy George, has stepped down and retired with immediate effect following a request from Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. This sudden move underscores a growing shake-up at the Pentagon."General Randy A. George will be...

Washington, April 1 – US President Donald Trump will address the nation on Wednesday night (Thursday morning, India time) to provide an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran, the White House said, as fighting involving the US and Israel enters its second month.White House Press Secretary...

Washington, April 1 – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran’s new leadership has sought a ceasefire with the United States, even as he signaled continued military pressure until key maritime conditions are met. In a post on social media, Trump claimed that Iran’s current...

Washington, April 1 – The US Department of Defense has reached a seven-year agreement with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to more than triple the production capacity of a critical component used in Patriot missile systems, aiming to strengthen supply chains and accelerate the delivery of air defense...

March 31, New Delhi — The West Asia region is at a critical turning point, with the conflict showing signs of both escalation and potential diplomatic movement, raising the prospect of a decisive shift in the coming days.United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said recent developments...

March 31, New Delhi – U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that Iran must reach an agreement or face intensified military action.“If Iran is wise, they will reach an agreement,” Hegseth said, adding that President Donald Trump “does not bluff and does not back down – you can ask Khamenei...

Washington, March 31 – US troops deployed in the Middle East are demonstrating strong motivation to accelerate operations against Iran, with many calling for intensified strikes to quickly conclude the conflict, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said.Describing a recent visit to frontline units...

New York, March 31 – A broker for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was exploring a multimillion-dollar investment in defence stocks just weeks before a US-Israeli strike on Iran.The broker at Morgan Stanley approached BlackRock in February about allocating funds into a defence-focused ETF...

Washington, March 25 US President Donald Trump said that Iran had offered what he described as a significant gesture related to oil and gas, tied to the Strait of Hormuz, using it as evidence that the United States was now dealing with interlocutors capable of reaching an agreement.Speaking in...

New Delhi, March 24 India's role is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as to ensure a "favorable" balance of power in Asia, a senior official from the Trump administration said on Tuesday, outlining a broader vision for deeper defense ties between the two sides in...

New Delhi/Washington, March 24: Emphasizing that the United States views India with deep respect, US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, said on Tuesday that the country has a proud strategic tradition, and New Delhi's decisions will profoundly shape the future of the...

Washington, March 24 US President Donald Trump said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was the "first one" to suggest attacking Iran when he discussed the "problem in the Middle East" with his close aides.Speaking at the Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable in Tennessee on Monday, Trump said he...

Washington, March 20 – President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran's navy was now "at the bottom of the sea" as he opened a White House event honoring the Navy midshipmen with an extended defense of US military action against Tehran.Speaking at the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy presentation...

Washington, March 13 – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used part of a Pentagon briefing on the Iran conflict on Friday to sharply criticize media coverage of the war, even suggesting alternative headlines he said would better reflect the situation on the battlefield.Speaking during a news...

Washington, March 13 – U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had been wounded and forced into hiding as the country’s military leadership struggled amid intense American strikes.Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth...