U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Coverage of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Nexus archive.
- US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
The United States attacked Iran following an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to the vessel catching fire and the crew abandoning it. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions in the region. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Iran vowing to keep it closed and threatening further strikes.
- NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP
NATO's deputy commander urges member countries to increase defense spending, reaffirm support for Ukraine, and demonstrate unity at an upcoming summit in Turkey. The article highlights conflicting signals from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding NATO and American military commitments in Europe, alongside European allies' efforts to boost defense capabilities amid Russian threats.
- NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP
NATO's deputy commander urges member countries to increase defense spending, reaffirm support for Ukraine, and demonstrate alliance unity ahead of the July 7-8 summit in Turkey. The article highlights U.S. President Donald Trump's conflicting signals on America's European military posture and European nations' efforts to bolster defense budgets amid Russian threats.