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Hegseth says battle for Hormuz is ‘separate and distinct’ from the Iran war

By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch May 5, 2026

US and Iranian boat attacks threaten ceasefire

By Paul McLeary, Jack Detsch and Cheyanne M. Daniels May 4, 2026

Germany’s Pistorius plays down US troop cut, stresses Europe’s defense push

By Chris Lunday and Rory O’Neill May 2, 2026

Hegseth orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

By Aaron Pellish and Paul McLeary May 1, 2026

Trump tells Congress the Iran war has ‘terminated’ as legal deadline hits

By Connor O'Brien and Eli Stokols May 1, 2026

Hegseth says Iran war can continue despite legal deadline

By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien April 30, 2026

Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon

By Jack Detsch, Paul McLeary and Stefanie Bolzen April 30, 2026

Trump says US considering reducing troops in Germany

By Jack Detsch and Aaron Pellish April 29, 2026

As Iran war drags on, Hegseth labels Dems obstacle to peace

By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien April 29, 2026

Pentagon official: Iran war has cost $25B

By Connor O'Brien and Leo Shane III April 29, 2026

Senate Armed Services chair: Trump should resume strikes on Iran

By Leo Shane III April 24, 2026

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Hegseth declares victory while preparing for more war with Iran

By Paul McLeary April 24, 2026

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