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Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pentagon pizza monitor predicted frantic activity ahead of Israel's attack on Iran. What's the truth?
Pentagon Pizza mystery deepens Live Events — PenPizzaReport (@PenPizzaReport) — PenPizzaReport (@PenPizzaReport) Pentagon dismisses pizza index (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Does a surge in Pentagon's pizza orders signal an impending war? A frantic activity on the nights of June 12 and 13 thousands of miles away at pizza outlets in Arlington, Virginia was noticed as Israel prepared to attack Iran as part of its ' Operation Lion '. What is the connection? When Pentagon loads up on pizzas, does it signal a war is coming?A theory has gone viral online about the spike in deliveries of pizzas to the United States defence headquarters predicting the next global crisis and it is worth considering. According to a report in The Guardian almost an hour before Iranian state TV first reported loud explosions in Tehran, pizza orders around the Pentagon shot through the roof. The claim was made by a viral X account, formerly known as Twitter, claiming to offer 'hot intel' on 'late-night activity spikes' at the US military headquarters.'As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity,' the account Pentagon Pizza Report posted on X account, Pentagon Pizza Index , now records and reports the activity on a regular basis, often indicating what's brewing in international politics. On Friday, roughly an hour before the first reports of Israeli strikes on Iran came in, pizza orders around the Pentagon reports surfaced on June 13. "With about an hour left before close, the 2nd closest Dominos to the Pentagon (about 8 min drive) is experiencing EXTREMELY high levels of traffic compared to a normal Thursday at about 11:00 pm ET," the account Pentagon Pizza theory is an unofficial theory which suggests that spike in orders of pizza or takeout food to government buildings such as the White House, Pentagon or CIA can hint at an major geopolitical events or crises. The quirky theory suggests that when government officials work late into the night-especially on urgent matters- such as military operations, coups or global conflicts- they order quick, convenient food items such as pizza to sustain long hours in the Pentagon Pizza Report posted the Google Maps activity of four pizza establishments near the Pentagon – We, The Pizza, District Pizza Palace, Domino's and Extreme Pizza. All these pizza takeaway spots showed a surge in orders around 6:59 pm ET (4:29 am IST).The concept dates back to the Cold War era when the Soviet operatives noticed the pizza delivery activity in Washington and reported to their bosses in Moscow if America was preparing for something big, reports August 1, 1990, a Domino's franchisee in Washington reported a massive surge in pizza deliveries to the CIA buildings. On August 2, Saddam Hussein's Iraq invaded Kuwait. A similar pattern was noticed ahead of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, The Guardian the years, the theory remained in place and has now made its way to social media. The Pentagon Pizza Index, among some of the other pages, used open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, including Google Maps and real-time restaurant activity.A Pentagon spokesperson reacted to the Pizza delivery index of June 13 when Israel launched military attacks in Iran. The spokesperson clarified they do not need to order pizza as there are many pizza options inside Pentagon and also they have sushi, sandwiches, donuts, etc, reported TOI. "Nearly all pizza establishments near the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity," the X account of Pentagon Pizza Report said. The Pentagon Pizza Report also said a gay bar close to the Pentagon had "abnormally low traffic for a Thursday night" as Israeli strikes were US President Donald Trump has several times made it clear that US was not involved in the attacks. "U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran," he posted on Truth Secretary of State and national security adviser, Marco Rubio, said Washington was not involved in this. "We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defence," he said.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US complicity in Israel's strike on Iran exposed by high pizza deliveries and a quiet gay bar near Pentagon
On the evening of June 13, 2025, as Israel launched a sweeping and secretive airstrike against Iran's nuclear and military sites, a curious pattern emerged thousands of miles away in Washington, D.C. Near the Pentagon - the heart of U.S. defense and intelligence operations - pizza deliveries surged dramatically, a phenomenon known as the Pentagon Pizza Index . This quirky yet historically consistent indicator has long been associated with looming military crises, and it once again signaled that something major was underway. Adding an intriguing social dimension to this pattern, observers noted an unusual drop in patronage at Freddie's Beach Bar, the closest gay bar to the Pentagon, which experienced an abnormally quiet night on June 13. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 23.7% Returns in last 5 years with Shriram Life's ULIP Shriram Life Insurance Undo While pizza joints buzzed with activity, the bar's silence suggested that Pentagon staff and intelligence operatives were working late into the night, leaving little time for social outings. This inverse relationship—spikes in pizza orders coupled with diminished nightlife—has become part of the evolving Pentagon Pizza narrative, reflecting the intense operational tempo inside the military headquarters. But can such seemingly trivial parameters as pizza deliveries and local nightlife truly be trusted as early warning signs? Historical evidence suggests they might be more than coincidence. Live Events The pentagon pizza index: From cold war origins to digital age The Pentagon Pizza Index traces back to Cold War-era observations when Soviet intelligence reportedly monitored pizza deliveries in Washington, interpreting surges as signs of American crisis preparation. The term 'Pizzint' (pizza intelligence) was coined to describe this tactic. A famous early example occurred on August 1, 1990, when Domino's franchise owner Frank Meeks noticed a sudden spike in pizza orders to CIA buildings—the very night before Iraq invaded Kuwait and triggered the Gulf War . Since then, the pattern has repeated during significant events such as the U.S. invasion of Panama and President Bill Clinton's impeachment hearings. In recent years, the index has been tracked through open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, including Google Maps real-time data and social media accounts like 'Pentagon Pizza Report' on X (formerly Twitter), which flagged a surge in pizza orders near the Pentagon just hours before Israel's June 13 strike on Iran. The climax: US awareness of Israel's strike While the Pentagon Pizza Index and social venue activity provided indirect but telling clues of escalating tension, the most consequential revelation came from official sources: the United States was aware of Israel's planned strike on Iran before it occurred. According to multiple reports, including statements from senior U.S. officials and President Donald Trump , Washington had been informed by Israel in advance and closely monitored the operation. However, the Trump administration emphasized that it did not participate in the strikes, maintaining that Israel acted independently, though the U.S. continued to assist Israel defensively by helping intercept Iranian missile retaliations. Senator Marco Rubio stated that Israel viewed the attack as an act of self-defense and had informed the U.S. accordingly. The White House reiterated that its priority was protecting American forces in the region, signaling a delicate balance between tacit approval and official non-involvement. This knowledge contextualizes the Pentagon Pizza Index surge and the quiet at Freddie's Beach Bar as actual parameters reflecting the Pentagon's heightened alertness and operational readiness in response to a known, imminent military escalation.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
How a surge in late-night pizza orders at the Pentagon predicted Israel's attack on Iran
Israel 's attack on Iran fueled online rumors that an influx of pizza deliveries to the Pentagon was an indicator that a foreign disaster was on the horizon. Pentagon Pizza Report, an account on X with over 69,000 followers, posted a photo on Thursday night of a traffic surge at the Domino's Pizza in Arlington, which is about a 10-minute drive from the Pentagon. The account monitors online orders for pizzerias near the Pentagon and the White House and posts screenshots of when they're busy. At around 7 pm on Thursday night, Pentagon Pizza Report posted, 'As of 6:59pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity.' A few hours later, the account shared wait times for a nearby bar, writing, 'Freddie's Beach Bar, the closest gay bar to the Pentagon, has abnormally low traffic for a Thursday night. Potentially indicating a busy night at the Pentagon.' Israel launched the first air strikes against Iran on Friday at 3 am local time/8 pm EST, just an hour after the Pentagon Pizza Report noted a drastic surge in activity. Pizza takeout only grew as the night continued, with the account noting that the Domino's on 2602 Columbia Pike had abnormally high traffic just before 9 pm EST. Traffic continued to skyrocket, and the second closest Domino's to the Pentagon also picked up some additional customers, experiencing 'extremely' high levels of activity around 11 pm EST. Social media users were quick to point out the connection online, with one comment reading, 'This was a great catch, within an hour bombs flying in Tehran.' 'I feel like this really is telling us that there's a panic at these places,' another added. 'The pentagon needs its own pizza place inside the building. this is embarrassing,' a third noted. A fourth agreed, 'This is a security risk.' Pentagon Pizza Report screenshots data from Google, which uses an algorithm to track what times of day certain businesses are popular. Google displays the graph when someone uses the search engine to look up a business. Live visit data is also displayed so customers can check Google to see how busy a business is at that time. Google uses an algorithm from users who have opted in to Google Location History to display the data. Owners can't manually alter the information, and the tracking graph only comes up for businesses that have enough data from Google Location History. Although the data isn't perfectly accurate, it does give an estimate of when businesses tend to experience their busiest hours. Social media users have taken to accounts like Pentagon Pizza Report online to not only track if nearby businesses are experiencing high activity, but have also used the platform as a way to see if military personnel are staying late at the office. The attack in the Middle East on Thursday night indicated a foreign relations emergency for high-level officials in Washington DC. Israel's attack against Iran on Friday morning targeted the country's nuclear facilities. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the operation was intended to 'roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's survival. ' Three of Iran's top military leaders and two nuclear scientists were killed in the strikes. sending over 100 drones to Israel, most of which were deflected.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What is the Pentagon Pizza theory eating away at the internet?
What if ordering a pizza near the Pentagon heralded geopolitical doom? That's the core of the persistent Pentagon Pizza theory – or 'Pentagon Pizza Meter'. Made popular by the website The Takeout, this far-fetched but enticing thesis is making a comeback after going viral last year. The theory? If the teams at the Pentagon or the Department of Defense are particularly busy, they can't leave their desks. Therefore, it must mean that serious things are afoot. Regardless, the teams need sustenance, so they'll end up ordering food. And what could be quicker than a pizza? Ergo: If pizza deliveries go up in Washinton D.C., it could signal an imminent crisis. This all goes back to the Cold War. At the time, Soviet intelligence services monitored excessive pizza deliveries by couriers to gauge alertness to potential crises. Then, on 1 August 1990, Frank Meeks, a well-established Domino's franchisee in Washington, noticed a sudden surge in deliveries to CIA buildings... all on the eve of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, which kicked off the Gulf War. What he thought was a coincidence at the time has become a pattern over the years. Meeks told the Los Angeles Times that a similar surge in pizza deliveries happened in December 1998 during the impeachment hearings of former President Bill Clinton. In the age of social media, the theory has led online sleuths to scan the area around the Pentagon for pizza order spikes. And wouldn't you know it, on 13 April 2024, there were unusually high pizza orders from not only the Pentagon but also the White House and the Department of Defense. That date marked Iran launching drones into Israeli territory. The theory quickly became a meme, with X users posting screenshots from Google Maps showing real-time activity at pizza outlets - particularly at a Papa John's in Washington D.C. On X, the @PenPizzaReport account has set itself the daunting task of monitoring the activity of pizzerias near the Pentagon in real time. And this week, on 1 June 2025, the account published: 'With less than an hour to go before closing time, the Domino's closest to the Pentagon is experiencing unusually high footfall.' A few hours later, tensions escalated between Israel and Iran. So, can pizzas predict war or be used to assess US involvement in global crises? It's hardly a reliable geopolitical indictor and no definitive correlation has been established. However, it remains a tasty predictor if so. As CNN's then-Pentagon correspondent Wolf Blitzer reported in 1990: 'Bottom line for journalists: Always monitor the pizzas.' A joke, maybe. But maybe the Pentagon needs to diversify their food orders...
Euronews
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
What is the Pentagon Pizza theory?
What if ordering a pizza near the Pentagon heralded geopolitical doom? That's the core of the persistent Pentagon Pizza theory – or 'Pentagon Pizza Meter'. Made popular by the website The Takeout, this far-fetched but enticing thesis is making a comeback after going viral last year. The theory? If the teams at the Pentagon or the Department of Defense are particularly busy, they can't leave their desks. Therefore, it must mean that serious things are afoot. Regardless, the teams need sustenance, so they'll end up ordering food. And what could be quicker than a pizza? Ergo: If pizza deliveries go up in Washinton D.C., it could signal an imminent crisis. This all goes back to the Cold War. At the time, Soviet intelligence services monitored excessive pizza deliveries by couriers to gauge alertness to potential crises. Then, on 1 August 1990, Frank Meeks, a well-established Domino's franchisee in Washington, noticed a sudden surge in deliveries to CIA buildings... all on the eve of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, which kicked off the Gulf War. What he thought was a coincidence at the time has become a pattern over the years. Meeks told the Los Angeles Times that a similar surge in pizza deliveries happened in December 1998 during the impeachment hearings of former President Bill Clinton. In the age of social media, the theory has led online sleuths to scan the area around the Pentagon for pizza order spikes. And wouldn't you know it, on 13 April 2024, there were unusually high pizza orders from not only the Pentagon but also the White House and the Department of Defense. That date marked Iran launching drones into Israeli territory. The theory quickly became a meme, with X users posting screenshots from Google Maps showing real-time activity at pizza outlets - particularly at a Papa John's in Washington D.C. On X, the @PenPizzaReport account has set itself the daunting task of monitoring the activity of pizzerias near the Pentagon in real time. And this week, on 1 June 2025, the account published: 'With less than an hour to go before closing time, the Domino's closest to the Pentagon is experiencing unusually high footfall.' A few hours later, tensions escalated between Israel and Iran. So, can pizzas predict war or be used to assess US involvement in global crises? It's hardly a reliable geopolitical indictor and no definitive correlation has been established. However, it remains a tasty predictor if so. As CNN's then-Pentagon correspondent Wolf Blitzer reported in 1990: 'Bottom line for journalists: Always monitor the pizzas.' A joke, maybe. But maybe the Pentagon needs to diversify their food orders...
