Pete Hegseth to visit CENTCOM as strikes against Iran continue

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:37 AM

Washington, March 5 (IANS) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will visit the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday (local time) to receive operational updates on the ongoing military campaign against Iran, the Pentagon said.

US begins charter flights from Middle East amid conflict

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:27 AM

Washington, March 5 (IANS) The United States has begun charter flights to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East, as Washington ramps up efforts to help thousands return home amid rising tensions in the region.

Trump launches AI power pledge with tech giants

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, March 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump has unveiled a new initiative aimed at powering the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in the United States while preventing electricity costs from rising for households, bringing together some of the world’s largest technology companies in what the White House called a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge.”

US may escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war, says White House

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:49 AM

Wednesday, March 5 (IANS) The United States may deploy naval escorts for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, the White House have said, as the conflict with Iran raises concerns about global energy supplies and shipping security in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.

US says Iran military crippled after 2,000 strikes

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, March 5 (IANS) The United States has said its military campaign against Iran had struck more than 2,000 targets and severely degraded Tehran’s missile and naval capabilities, as the White House defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury.