Hegseth: 'When a few drones get through ... it's front page news'
In a Pentagon briefing on Wednesday, Sec. Pete Hegseth criticized the news media, saying it misses that "We've taken control of Iran's airspace and waterways without boots on the ground ... But when a few drones get through, or tragic things happen, it's front page news. I get it. The press only wants to make the president look bad, but try for once to report the reality."
In a Pentagon briefing on Wednesday, Sec. Pete Hegseth criticized the news media, saying it misses that "We've taken control of Iran's airspace and waterways without boots on the ground ... But when a few drones get through, or tragic things happen, it's front page news. I get it. The press only wants to make the president look bad, but try for once to report the reality."
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Iran war: Hegseth said US sub sank Iranian warship with torpedo [FULL BRIEFING]
Sec. Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine shared an update on the United States' progress in the war in Iran and the Middle East. This comes four days after strikes on Iran.
Sec. Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine shared an update on the United States' progress in the war in Iran and the Middle East. This comes four days after strikes on Iran.
Iran war: Caine shares progress in Middle East, they've hit 2K targets
Four days into the war in the Middle East, the United States says it has hit 2,000 targets and has effectively neutralized Iran's naval presence. "For the first time since 1945, a United States Navy fast attack submarine has sunk an enemy combatant ship," Air Force Gen. Dan Caine said on Wednesday.
Four days into the war in the Middle East, the United States says it has hit 2,000 targets and has effectively neutralized Iran's naval presence. "For the first time since 1945, a United States Navy fast attack submarine has sunk an enemy combatant ship," Air Force Gen. Dan Caine said on Wednesday.
Iran war: 'The terms of this war will be set by us,' Hegseth says
Sec. Pete Hegseth on Wednesday provided an update on operations in Iran four days in. "We have only just begun to fight," Hegseth said.
Sec. Pete Hegseth on Wednesday provided an update on operations in Iran four days in. "We have only just begun to fight," Hegseth said.
Iran war: 'They are toast, and they know it,' Hegseth said
Sec. Pete Hegseth provided an update on the war in the Middle East, noting "Only the United States of America could lead this. Only us. But when you add the Israeli Defense Forces, a devastatingly capable force, the combination is sheer destruction for our radical Islamist Iranian adversaries. They are toast and they know it."
Sec. Pete Hegseth provided an update on the war in the Middle East, noting "Only the United States of America could lead this. Only us. But when you add the Israeli Defense Forces, a devastatingly capable force, the combination is sheer destruction for our radical Islamist Iranian adversaries. They are toast and they know it."
Trump: Iran was 'within one month' of nuclear weapon
While speaking with reporters, Trump claimed that had they not carried out Operation Midnight Hammer in June, Iran would have had a “very powerful nuclear weapon” within one month.
While speaking with reporters, Trump claimed that had they not carried out Operation Midnight Hammer in June, Iran would have had a “very powerful nuclear weapon” within one month.
Iran operations continued on Tuesday as gas prices rose 11 cents overnight
A worldwide sell-off for stocks slammed onto Wall Street Tuesday, and oil prices increased as worries surged over the war with Iran.
A worldwide sell-off for stocks slammed onto Wall Street Tuesday, and oil prices increased as worries surged over the war with Iran.
Oil prices spike due to Middle East conflict
Oil prices remain high as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which likely means prices will be going up at the pumps.
Oil prices remain high as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which likely means prices will be going up at the pumps.
Iran strikes US embassy in Saudi Arabia
The war in the Middle East continued to intensify overnight. Tuesday began with an Iranian strike on the United States embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two drone attacks reportedly caused limited fire and minor damage.
The war in the Middle East continued to intensify overnight. Tuesday began with an Iranian strike on the United States embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two drone attacks reportedly caused limited fire and minor damage.
Iran death toll rises to 6 US service members killed
The after effects of the massive weekend attack on Iran are continuing as the Islamic Republic’s leadership is still in limbo and Trump says the operation could go on for weeks.
The after effects of the massive weekend attack on Iran are continuing as the Islamic Republic’s leadership is still in limbo and Trump says the operation could go on for weeks.
Gas prices in MN on the rise amid Iran conflict
Gas prices in Minnesota are on the rise as the conflict in the Middle East is impacting global oil markets, and they are expected to keep going up. Here's where you can find the cheapest gas in Minnesota.
Gas prices in Minnesota are on the rise as the conflict in the Middle East is impacting global oil markets, and they are expected to keep going up. Here's where you can find the cheapest gas in Minnesota.
Iran conflict: 250 Minnesota National Guard member serving in Middle East
The Minnesota National Guard tells FOX 9 there are currently 250 guard members on regularly scheduled deployment at the United States Central Command areas of responsibility as the United States leads strikes in Iran.
The Minnesota National Guard tells FOX 9 there are currently 250 guard members on regularly scheduled deployment at the United States Central Command areas of responsibility as the United States leads strikes in Iran.
Here's where things stand after the US, Israeli strikes on Iran
After the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran in attacks during the weekend, there are concerns of a broader regional war after Iranian strikes hit Israel and U.S. military bases in the region and Gulf nations.
After the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran in attacks during the weekend, there are concerns of a broader regional war after Iranian strikes hit Israel and U.S. military bases in the region and Gulf nations.
Iran strikes: Congress to be briefed on latest
Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the latest on military operations in the Middle East on Monday morning. This comes as lawmakers in Washington will be briefed for the first time on this matter.
Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the latest on military operations in the Middle East on Monday morning. This comes as lawmakers in Washington will be briefed for the first time on this matter.
Iran strikes: 4 US service members killed in action
The conflict in the Middle East reached its third day on Monday. Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine discussed the lead-up and execution of Operation Epic Fury. This comes as we learn four U.S. service members have been killed in action, with CAine saying we can expect more losses.
The conflict in the Middle East reached its third day on Monday. Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine discussed the lead-up and execution of Operation Epic Fury. This comes as we learn four U.S. service members have been killed in action, with CAine saying we can expect more losses.
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Iran strikes: Pentagon gives update on Operation Epic Fury [FULL]
Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine provided an update from the Pentagon on Monday on the strikes on Iran.
Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine provided an update from the Pentagon on Monday on the strikes on Iran.
Iran strikes: Caine provides timeline, 'we expect to take additional losses'
Air Force Gen. Dan Caine provides a timeline of the United States' attacks on Iran so far as part of Operation Epic Fury. He said this was not a single overnight operation, and they expect to take additional losses. Their mission is to "protect and defend ourselves" and prevent Iran from projecting power outside of its borders.
Air Force Gen. Dan Caine provides a timeline of the United States' attacks on Iran so far as part of Operation Epic Fury. He said this was not a single overnight operation, and they expect to take additional losses. Their mission is to "protect and defend ourselves" and prevent Iran from projecting power outside of its borders.
Iran attacks: Hegseth says Trump 'has guts,' gives update on Operation Epic Fury
Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine provided an update from the Pentagon on Monday on the strikes on Iran. Hegseth said President Donald Trump "has guts," saying the enemy is unmasked, but said this is not a "regime change" war. He said this is not an "endless" war.
Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine provided an update from the Pentagon on Monday on the strikes on Iran. Hegseth said President Donald Trump "has guts," saying the enemy is unmasked, but said this is not a "regime change" war. He said this is not an "endless" war.
Iran conflict: Attacks continue overnight
There are now the first reports of U.S. casualties in the war with Iran. Attacks have continued overnight, even after Iran’s supreme leader was killed. Doug Luzader has more this morning, where Trump administration officials are planning to brief congressional leaders on Monday.
There are now the first reports of U.S. casualties in the war with Iran. Attacks have continued overnight, even after Iran’s supreme leader was killed. Doug Luzader has more this morning, where Trump administration officials are planning to brief congressional leaders on Monday.
U.S.-Israeli strikes spark dueling rallies in Twin Cities
Iranians in the Twin Cities gathered in downtown Minneapolis Sunday to celebrate major developments in the Middle East. Anti-war protesters also took the streets of Minneapolis Saturday.
Iranians in the Twin Cities gathered in downtown Minneapolis Sunday to celebrate major developments in the Middle East. Anti-war protesters also took the streets of Minneapolis Saturday.