The Pentagon was briefly locked down on Thursday due to a potential air quality issue, prompting precautionary safety measures and evacuation of some floors. However, subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed.
A hazardous materials incident was reported at the US military headquarters, with Arlington Fire & EMS confirming the incident and noting that there was an incident linked to hazardous materials.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that systems within the Pentagon had detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until its significance was determined.
Response teams were in place and ready to support building occupants, and the Pentagon Force Protection Agency is yet to issue a statement on the incident.
The incident comes as President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran 'very hard', with plans to take over Kharg Island in the future.
