Pentagon Restricts Press Photographers Following Unflattering Hegseth Images
March 11 – March 12, 2026

The Department of Defense has barred photojournalists from Secretary Pete Hegseth's briefings after officials objected to the publication of unflattering images. This move has sparked concerns regarding transparency during critical discussions on the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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