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US Defence Chief Hegseth Reports $37.5 Billion Cost So Far in Iran War

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.

Jul 21, 2026, 10:45 PM Al Jazeera

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Pentagon Leaders Testify on $88 Billion War Funding as Trump Signals No Interest in Iran Talks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testify before Congress amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and President Trump's mixed messages on military action.

NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 10:13 PM

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Hegseth and Gen. Caine Testify Before Senate Amid Rising Iran Conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.

CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 PM

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Hegseth and Caine to Testify on Iran War Supplemental Funding After Recent Escalation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will appear before the Senate to discuss the White House’s supplemental funding request following a deadly escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 5:07 AM

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Nearly 100 U.S. Service Members Injured in Iranian Strikes Across Middle East This Month

U.S. officials report multiple Iranian airstrikes have caused injuries to American troops stationed in the Middle East since early July, amid escalating tensions.

CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 4:30 AM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Pete Hegseth’s Tribute to U.S. Servicemembers Killed in Jordan

The former congresswoman challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s characterization of fallen servicemembers as making a 'sacrifice' amid ongoing conflict linked to Iranian strikes.

The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:40 AM

US Mission in Iran War Shifts Focus to Securing Oil Flow Through Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration official defends prolonged conflict amid rising troop deaths and criticism, while US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.

Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 7:17 PM

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Two US Soldiers Killed in Jordan Following Iranian Attack; Trump Promises Shift in Response

Two American service members were killed and a third is missing after an Iranian strike on a US base in Jordan, prompting US airstrikes on Iran and comments from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:55 AM

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US Military Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Iran Following Attack in Jordan

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran on July 19, 2026, in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan that killed two American service members.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:10 AM

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Denounces Trump’s Ceasefire Signature Amid Escalating Conflict

Khamenei accuses the U.S. of violating ceasefire terms and warns of further retaliation as U.S. forces intensify strikes in the Middle East.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:34 PM

US Military's New Testosterone Screening Mandate Faces Medical Skepticism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone deficiency tests for service members aged 30 and older, but experts question the scientific basis and potential risks.

Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 3:33 PM

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces Testosterone Screening for Military Personnel

New health screening measures will test US troops aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency as part of routine annual check-ups.

France 24 English | Jul 17, 2026, 5:53 AM

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Congress Poised to Approve $60 Billion Funding for Pentagon Despite Audit Failures

House Republicans propose a budget reconciliation bill to allocate $60 billion to the Department of Defense amid ongoing concerns over financial accountability and rising war costs in Iran.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:08 PM

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US Military to Implement Annual Testosterone Screening for Service Members Over 30

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a new health initiative aimed at restoring natural capabilities of troops through mandatory testosterone level checks.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 8:29 AM

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Pentagon to Convene Panel Reviewing 2021 Military COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The panel will examine the planning and execution of the mandate that resulted in over 8,700 service members leaving the military.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:28 PM

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US Military to Begin Testosterone Testing for Service Members

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a new screening program to assess and optimize testosterone levels among troops, aiming to enhance their long-term health and operational readiness.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 11:06 PM

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U.S. Military to Test Testosterone Levels of Some Service Members, Says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the military will begin hormone level testing and recommend therapy when necessary.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 7:39 PM

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces Annual Testosterone Screenings for Service Members

New policy mandates annual testosterone level tests for troops aged 30 and older, with options for replacement therapy if diagnosed with deficiency.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 6:18 PM

US Department of Defense to Screen Soldiers Over 30 for Testosterone Deficiency

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces new program aiming to optimize service members' testosterone levels for enhanced combat readiness.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 5:55 PM

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US War on Iran Depletes Weapons Stockpile Amid Renewed Attacks

As the US resumes military strikes on Iran, concerns grow over the depletion of its weapons inventory and delays in munitions production.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:49 PM

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Lawmakers Demand Transparency on Deadly Tomahawk Missile Strike on Iranian School

As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating US President Donald Trump warns of destroying Iranian bridges or power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting stern warnings from Iran and regional concerns.

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Tensions Escalate as Trump Threatens Iranian Infrastructure Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks

US President Donald Trump warns of destroying Iranian bridges or power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting stern warnings from Iran and regional concerns.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump posted comparisons of U.S. war fatalities, drawing criticism for downplaying deaths in the ongoing Iran conflict.

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Trump Compares Iran War Deaths to Past Conflicts Amid Rising Fatalities

President Donald Trump posted comparisons of U.S. war fatalities, drawing criticism for downplaying deaths in the ongoing Iran conflict.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 23, 2026, 1:46 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony for four U.S. service members killed overseas, calling them 'great heroes' and offering condolences to their families.

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Trump Honors U.S. Service Members Killed in Jordan and Iraq at Dover Air Force Base

President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony for four U.S. service members killed overseas, calling them 'great heroes' and offering condolences to their families.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 1:27 AM