Pete Hegseth & Brad Cooper
12 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, issued warnings to Iran regarding attacks on commercial shipping and emphasized the US's commitment to stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz.
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US troops in the Middle East, reported that US forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones and destroyed Iranian boats threatening shipping.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, United States Defense Secretary, warned of a dramatic surge in American firepower over Iran and detailed increased military capabilities.
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of United States Central Command, stated that United States forces have sunk over 30 Iranian ships, including a drone carrier.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is a 'polite' behavior and that US forces are ready to strike Iran's power plants and energy industry if ordered.
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, stated that the military was adjusting tactics in response to the conflict.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, warned of a dramatic surge in bombardment, indicating increased US military involvement and capabilities in the conflict.
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, confirmed the strike on the IRIS Shahid Bagheri and provided details on other US military actions against Iran.
Mar 06, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the United States Defense Secretary, confirmed the sinking of IRIS Dena by a United States submarine and emphasized the United States' commitment to winning the conflict.
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, who leads the American military's Central Command, stated that at least 17 Iranian naval vessels have been sunk during the ongoing conflict.
Mar 04, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, stated that Anthropic must allow any uses of its technology that the Pentagon deems lawful.
Brad Cooper: Brad Cooper, head of United States — United States Central Command, briefed Donald Trump on options for Iran.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that troops were poised to restart combat operations if a deal was not reached, threatening to target Iran's critical dual-use infrastructure, power generation, and energy industry.
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command, stated that American forces had completely halted economic trade going in and out of Iran by sea due to the blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, joined discussions in the White House Situation Room regarding the strikes on Iran.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Brad Cooper: Adm. Brad Cooper, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, stated that the conflict has 'just begun' and detailed American forces' actions against Iran's air defenses.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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