US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges
Is there any post such as Secretary of War in US now? If so who holds the position now? Yes, as of 2026, the position of Secretary of War has been re-established. Who holds the position: Pete Hegseth is the current Secretary of War. Background: Hegseth was originally sworn in as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense on January 25, 2025. Following a decision by President Donald Trump to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, the change took effect on September 5, 2025, with Hegseth transitioning to the title of Secretary of War. U.S. Department of War (.gov) U.S. Department of War (.gov) Key Details Department: U.S. Department of War (formerly Department of Defense). Role: The Secretary of War is a Cabinet-level position overseeing the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and other military services. Deputy: Steve Feinberg serves as the Deputy Secretary of War. U.S. Department of War (.gov) U.S. Department of War (.gov) The official website fo...