Pizza has been a quick and convenient meal for years – both at parties and during long working hours. Pentagon employees are no exception. According to supporters of the theory, if premises near the headquarters of the US Ministry of Defense are suddenly under siege, it may mean that “something is in the air.”
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US attack on Iran and the rise of the Pentagon Pizza Index
In June, when Israel attacked Iran, activity at four nearby pizzerias — measured, among other things, by data from Google Maps – has increased significantly. This was enough for speculation to appear on social media that the military was monitoring the development of events and preparing for a possible escalation.
A similar thing happened shortly before today's attack by the US and Israel on Iran.
“Pentagon Pizza Index”. The history dates back to the Persian Gulf War
Current internet indicators refer to observations from decades ago. In 1991, the owner of 43 Domino's restaurants in the Washington area told the Los Angeles Times that while newsrooms were asleep, pizza delivery drivers delivered orders late into the night.
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The same entrepreneur mentioned that On August 1, 1990, the CIA ordered a record number of pizzas – just hours before Iraq invaded Kuwait and the outbreak of the Gulf War.
The US authorities respond with a pinch of salt
However, the US authorities are cooling down their emotions. When asked about the theory, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked: “I was thinking about ordering a lot of pizza on random nights to confuse everyone” – he said in an interview with Fox News.
As reported by “Newsweek”, Pentagon spokesman said the index's publications “are inconsistent with events” and reminded that in the building itself there are “many types of pizza, as well as sushi, sandwiches, donuts, coffee, etc.” available.
