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Hegseth Is in the Grip of ‘Jacked’ General ‘Gorilla’ on Iran: Insiders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is handing authority on the escalating Middle East crisis to a general nicknamed “The Gorilla, ...
A hawkish general known as 'the Gorilla' is emerging as Hegseth's key decision-maker on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given an unusual level of authority to a single general in the latest Middle East crisis — an Iran hawk who is pushing for a strong military response against the ...
Hegseth authorizes voluntary departure of military dependents from across Middle East amid rising tensions
Secretary Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from CENTCOM locations amid rising ...
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Hegseth tells Congress ‘indications’ Iran moving toward nuclear weapon
AL-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision ...
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Hegseth acknowledges Houthis ‘not completely destroyed’ but too costly to continue
The military’s mission was to get the Houthis to stop firing at U.S. ships and to restore the freedom of navigation for the waterways in the Middle East, according to Hegseth. He added that the ...
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Hegseth keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week for battle with Yemen's Houthis
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier to remain in the Middle East for a second time, keeping it there another week so the U.S. can ...