Also known as: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth · Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth · Defence Secretary Hegseth · US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Pentagon chief facing impeachment by House Democrats for military actions in Iran without congressional approval.
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The Namibian
Pete Hegseth told senate committee Pentagon was prepared to execute any order from Trump
“Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, told a senate committee that the Pentagon was prepared to execute any order given by Trump.”
Trump approves Iran attack plan buthas not made final decision, reports sayA group of 72 retired US military officers has urged the government to cancel plans to publicly broadcast the 3 December execution of Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood, arguing it would violate constitutional protections against cruel punishment and turn the execution into a spectacle.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A group of 72 retired US military officers has urged the government to cancel plans to publicly broadcast the 3 December execution of Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood, arguing it would violate constitutional protections against cruel punishment and turn the execution into a spectacle.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
UN human rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two February missile strikes in Iran that killed at least 177 civilians, constituting indiscriminate attacks on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd. The experts also found Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on mass anti-government protests in January.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Donald Trump denied reports of a US munitions shortage, stating the country has "massive amounts" and is manufacturing more, while vowing "long term jail sentences" for those suspected of leaking information. Iran's Defence Minister responded by asserting the country's indigenous weapons technology is superior and that Iran is equipped to respond to any threat.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
US ambassador Mike Waltz told Fox News that President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for a second consecutive night to give diplomacy more space, following nearly two weeks of daily strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. An Iranian army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, though Waltz said the president is keeping all options on the table.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump announced "Project Freedom" to assist ships stranded by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but paused it two days later to pursue a potential agreement with Iran. The waterway has been blocked since US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February, with Iran's military firing at US warships and the US sinking small boats, threatening an ongoing ceasefire.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
House Democrats led by Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari introduced six articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of waging war on Iran without congressional approval and committing war crimes including attacks on civilians and a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The impeachment has slim chances of passing due to the Republican majority in the House.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
US lawmakers are split over President Trump's ceasefire announcement regarding Iran, with some Democrats calling for his removal from office over his earlier threat to destroy Iranian civilization, while Republicans largely support the decision as a strong defense posture.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
President Trump has issued an explicit ultimatum demanding Iran reach an acceptable agreement by Tuesday 20:00 Washington time or face new strikes that would "decimate" bridges and power plants, though Iran has so far rejected the ceasefire and made "maximalist" counter-demands, leaving unclear whether negotiations are progressing behind closed doors.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump said on Monday he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran while threatening escalated attacks. He told the New York Post and CNN that while ground troops may not be necessary, he would deploy them if required, and signaled a major assault is coming soon.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →