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Pentagon

Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying on US to highest level

06 Jun 2026-09:59
Rising fuel costs force Pentagon to cut military training

A surge in unexpected expenses, driven heavily by rising fuel costs, has placed severe financial strain on the Pentagon. Defense Department records reveal that the average fuel price paid by the military jumped nearly 27% in just six months, climbing from $154.14 per barrel in October to $195.72 in April. This average spans roughly two dozen fuel types, including gasoline and jet fuel.

04 Jun 2026-11:27
Pentagon warns strikes could resume if Iran deal falls apart

The U.S. military warned that it is prepared to resume military operations against Iran if necessary, while linking any suspension of trade restrictions on Tehran to the country’s full compliance with a proposed diplomatic memorandum of understanding.

30 May 2026-14:33
Pentagon unveils second set of once-classified UFO reports

On Friday, the Defense Department released a second batch of files on suspected UFO sightings, continuing its ongoing disclosure of previously classified reports on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), the government’s official term for UFOs.

22 May 2026-22:59
US loses or damages 42 aircraft during Iran operation, congressional report says

At least 42 US military aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, according to a Congressional Research Service report.

20 May 2026-10:39
Pentagon says Iran war has cost U.S. $29 billion so far

The ongoing war involving Iran has cost the United States approximately $29 billion so far, according to a senior Pentagon official speaking to lawmakers on Tuesday.

12 May 2026-23:11
US Pentagon estimates Iran war cost has reached nearly $29 billion

The cost of the war involving United States and Iran has risen to nearly $29 billion, according to the Pentagon, as officials faced increased scrutiny over military spending and readiness during congressional hearings.

12 May 2026-22:08
U.S. spending on Iran war nears $29B, Pentagon says

The Pentagon reported on Tuesday that the war with Iran has cost nearly $29 billion, as President Donald Trump comes under increasing scrutiny over the conflict and its effects on U.S. military readiness.

12 May 2026-21:34
Lawmakers challenge Hegseth on Iran war weapons cuts

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was grilled by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday regarding the Trump administration’s strategy for the Iran conflict, its financial cost, and the strain it places on U.S. weapons stockpiles.

12 May 2026-20:11
Pentagon files cite Bariloche UFO sighting

Last week, the Pentagon released an initial set of previously classified files on reported UFO sightings, including information about a possible sighting in southern Argentina.

11 May 2026-23:17