Pete Hegseth

U.S. military prepared for any Trump decision on Iran amid escalating tensions

The U.S. military stands prepared to execute any decision President Donald Trump makes regarding Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies with ongoing Israeli strikes against Iranian targets.

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U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth orders 20% cut in top military leadership as part of Trump-era restructuring

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to cut 20% of its four-star generals and flag officers, part of a broader Trump administration effort to streamline defense leadership and reduce what it calls “unnecessary bureaucratic layers.”

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