https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/7581781102365/2026/upi/f7328e97eaa6a384b26241ae057b0f99/v1.5/War-in-Iran-showcases-Pentagons-break-from-public-affairs-norms.jpg" /> The Pentagon's top officials conducted far fewer press briefings and interviews during a period of major combat operations than they have in decades.