Afghanistan, May 24 -- The US has imposed new restrictions requiring journalists to be escorted by officials to enter major Pentagon areas, aiming to protect sensitive information.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an order requiring journalists to be accompanied by authorized officials when entering large parts of the Pentagon building. This directive aims to enhance security measures within the Department of Defense headquarters.

Hegseth emphasized that the Pentagon has an obligation to protect classified and sensitive information. He warned that unauthorized disclosures could endanger the lives of U.S. military personnel, highlighting the critical nature of safeguarding national security.

He described the protection of cl...