March 2, 2026 Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused' American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran — Operation Epic Fury — that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Jan. 13, 2026 'It's not just the door kickers,' Hegseth says on tour in support of defense industrial workers Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke of the Pentagon's commitment to investing in a defense industrial base that is loyal to supporting America's service members and civilians who support the Constitution.