Noah Robertson

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Pentagon Reporter at Defense News

Pentagon Reporter | @defense_news | Formerly @csmonitor

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US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis

1 week ago | militarytimes.com | Noah Robertson

American forces in the Middle East struck a major oil facility in western Yemen on Thursday — the first publicly acknowledged attack in weeks during the military’s ongoing airstrike campaign against the Houthis. “Today, U.S. forces took action to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists and deprive them of illegal revenue,” Central Command said in a statement.
US forces strike Yemen oil port in ongoing campaign against Houthis

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Noah Robertson

American forces in the Middle East struck a major oil facility in western Yemen on Thursday — the first publicly acknowledged attack in weeks during the military’s ongoing airstrike campaign against the Houthis. “Today, U.S. forces took action to eliminate this source of fuel for the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists and deprive them of illegal revenue,” Central Command said in a statement.
Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal

2 weeks ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

PANAMA CITY — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Panama that the United States recognizes its sovereignty over the national canal, amid President Donald Trump’s repeated pledge that America would reclaim it. “We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” Hegseth said before departing the country back to Washington. Earlier Wednesday, Hegseth faced questions in a press conference about the two countries’ joint statement following their meetings Tuesday.
Seeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Noah Robertson

Noah RobertsonThu, April 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM UTC4 min readPANAMA CITY — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Panama that the United States recognizes its sovereignty over the national canal, amid President Donald Trump’s repeated pledge that America would reclaim it. “We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” Hegseth said before departing the country back to Washington.
Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence

2 weeks ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

PANAMA CITY — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the United States military would prevent China’s government from increasing its sway over the Panama Canal, as the President Donald Trump says America is “reclaiming” control of the waterway. “Together, we are going to take back the canal from China’s influence,” Hegseth said. The secretary spoke Tuesday from a Panamanian navy pier, renovated with $5 million funding from the U.S. Army.
Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence

2 weeks ago | navytimes.com | Noah Robertson

PANAMA CITY — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the United States military would prevent China’s government from increasing its sway over the Panama Canal, as the President Donald Trump says America is “reclaiming” control of the waterway. “Together, we are going to take back the canal from China’s influence,” Hegseth said. The secretary spoke Tuesday from a Panamanian navy pier, renovated with $5 million funding from the U.S. Army.
Hegseth opts for virtual attendance at Ukraine defense group meeting

2 weeks ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

PANAMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will call into the next gathering of countries meeting to support Ukraine’s self-defense, days after some U.S. and European officials were doubting that he would attend at all, according to a U.S. and a European defense official. The Ukraine Defense Contact Group is a summit of 50 countries that have met for the last three years to coordinate military aid for Kyiv.
Top US admiral at NATO removed amid Trump’s growing military firings

2 weeks ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, a top U.S. military official at NATO, has been fired as the Trump administration continues its widespread removal of senior uniformed officers, according to multiple U.S. and European officials. It’s unclear whether the firing originated from the Pentagon or the White House, which last week removed several national security officials — including Gen.
Sponsored Post: TV Shows and Movies with Arab American Representation - Arab America

2 weeks ago | arabamerica.com | Noah Robertson

Sponsored Post: TV Shows and Movies with Arab American Representation The Arab-American community, like many minorities in Hollywood, has faced a challenging history when it comes to respectful and authentic portrayals in film and television. Older movies often show Arab culture through the lens of harem girls and rough men with many wives, while many action films tend to stereotype Arabs as terrorists.
Hegseth to visit Panama as Trump says US is ‘reclaiming’ its canal

2 weeks ago | militarytimes.com | Noah Robertson

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week, the second senior U.S. official to visit the country in as many months, as President Donald Trump says America is “reclaiming” the country’s eponymous canal. While there, Hegseth will meet with the country’s president, Jose Raul Mulino, and attend a meeting of regional chiefs of defense. He will also visit military sites and the Panama Canal itself.