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USA Today
16-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
The Pentagon Pizza Report, explained
The Pentagon Pizza Report, explained Certain things in the United States government are supposed to be classified and clandestine, particularly when it comes to military operations. But one account on X (formerly Twitter) has maybe uncovered some activity at the Pentagon thanks to ... pizza tracking? Seriously. This is a thing. @PenPizzaReport -- better known as Pentagon Pizza Report -- has taken to looking at restaurants in Arlington, Virginia that serve pizza, specifically the live Google indicators to see how busy they are. Why? Because -- the theory is -- when there's a lot of activity at the Pentagon, there's a lot of ordering out for pizza. Let's explain this whole thing: What is the Pentagon Pizza Report? As we said, it monitors the heightened pizza activity near the Pentagon, with posts like this: Why is a Twitter pizza report making headlines like this? Because it's a potential indication that there's United States military activity being discussed behind closed doors. If there are a whole bunch of personnel working late at night and they need fast food, they could order out. There's a lot of speculation that the Pentagon Pizza Report tipped everyone off to the Israel and Iran conflict that has begun, with -- perhaps -- officials in the Pentagon gathering to monitor it. Aren't there food options inside the Pentagon? Great question. Per Newsweek: The Takeout, a food and culture site, reported in January that while there are a number of eateries in the Pentagon—where almost 30,000 people work each day, according to Arlington National Cemetery Tours—it doesn't have its own pizzeria. However, a Pentagon spokesperson has denied this, telling Newsweek, "There are many pizza options available inside the Pentagon, also sushi, sandwiches, donuts, coffee, etc." They added that the timeline set out by the Pentagon Pizza Report did "not align with the events." So ... hmm. People will continue to monitor the pizza tracker, but who knows if there's really a correlation. Given the secrecy inside those Pentagon walls, we may never know.
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.
Sinar Daily
16-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
How pizza deliveries near the Pentagon are becoming an unofficial war signal
On June 13, 2025, a flurry of Domino's orders near the Pentagon set off digital alarms. By DANIAL HAKIM 16 Jun 2025 05:16pm Not only was Domino's humming with orders, but Papa John's and other chains in Arlington also spiked in activity. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily. A suspicious spike in pizza orders near the Pentagon just before a major Middle East escalation has revived one of the internet's most oddly accurate conspiracy theories: that when pizza flows, war follows. Long before Google Maps and real-time delivery tracking, Soviet spies in Washington noticed something strange: before every US military operation, pizza places got slammed. They called it Pizzint — short for 'pizza intelligence.' Fast-forward to 2025 and this once-shadowy tactic is now a tongue-in-cheek OSINT (open-source intelligence) indicator tracked by a viral X account @PenPizzaReport. The theory? If the Domino Pizza's near the Pentagon is suddenly busier than usual, something big is brewing behind the scenes. Slice by Slice, the Evidence Builds On June 13, 2025, a flurry of Domino's orders near the Pentagon set off digital alarms. 'As of 6.59pm ET, nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity,' posted X user @PenPizzaReport. Fast-forward to 2025, and this once-shadowy tactic is now a tongue-in-cheek OSINT (open-source intelligence) indicator tracked by a viral X account @PenPizzaReport. Photo: X Barely an hour later, Iran reported explosions in Tehran, confirming an Israeli strike that was previously undisclosed to the public. For those watching the pizza pattern, the signs were there. The Israel-Iran attacks are not one-off incidents either. In April 2024, the Pentagon's pizza scene lit up again, just hours before Iran launched drones into Israel. Not only was Domino's humming with orders, but Papa John's and other chains in Arlington also spiked in activity. Then, on June 1 this year, @PenPizzaReport stated a late-night delivery surge and mere hours later, another separate Israel-Iran escalation hit global headlines. Coincidence? Perhaps. But as former CNN Pentagon correspondent Wolf Blitzer famously said back in 1990, 'Bottom line for journalists: Always monitor the pizzas.' The Pentagon Pizza Index While it started as a Cold War anecdote, the Pentagon Pizza Index has become a modern meme-meets-monitoring tool. It relies on platforms like Google Maps, Uber Eats and social media to track when Pentagon-area pizza joints become busy. When it comes to pizza, it's a worldwide comfort food, easy to share and perfect for ordering in during marathon nights when military brass are stuck behind desks dealing with a crisis. Behavioral psychology also supports the concept of the Pentagon Pizza Index. Under stress, people crave calorie-heavy, familiar meals. There are no pizza places inside the Pentagon itself, so external orders, especially at odd hours, are often a signal that 'something's up.' The Gay Bar Theory To broaden the analysis, @PenPizzaReport does not just monitor pizza. They recently stated that a popular gay bar near the Pentagon was 'abnormally empty for a Thursday night,' suggesting a quiet panic may be brewing. This has become a form of amateur threat analysis: when pizza orders rise and nightlife drops, it may signal all hands on deck behind classified walls. Long before Google Maps and real-time delivery tracking, Soviet spies in Washington noticed something strange: before every US military operation, pizza places got slammed. They called it Pizzint — short for 'pizza intelligence.' Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily. Despite the recent viral meme sensation of the theory, most skeptics dismiss the Pentagon Pizza Index as silly internet speculation. However, the consistency is hard to ignore. The theory's viral resurgence came in August 2024 when X user @RealBenGeller said the 'Pizza Meter was off the charts' as DC bars emptied. The chatter exploded, landing on TikTok feeds around the world. While the United States military has not confirmed any connection between pizza and secret operations, it has changed its fast-food habits. After the theory gained notoriety, government staffers began ordering from various locations or picking up pies themselves, trying to cover their cheesy tracks. 'You can't bank a war call on pizza...'While the consistency is clearly visible and as they say down in the West, "the pie don't lie," analysts remain cautious about reading too much into pepperoni patterns. While it started as a Cold War anecdote, the Pentagon Pizza Index has become a modern meme-meets-monitoring tool, relying on platforms like Google Maps, Uber Eats, and social media to track when Pentagon-area pizza joints light up with activity. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily. 'You can't bank a war call on a pizza. But if the Pentagon's burning the midnight oil and feeding everyone, it's worth a second look,' an unnamed senior OSINT expert told The Economic Times. With Israel's recent strike on Iran, the Pizza Index has once again scored a piping-hot point for the theory. Whether the world calls it coincidence or crowd-sourced clairvoyance, the Pentagon Pizza Index continues to intrigue. In a digital world awash with noise, it's oddly comforting and slightly terrifying that a Domino's order history could be the breadcrumb trail to global conflict. One thing is for sure: the next time you see that 'busier than usual' banner on Google Maps near the Pentagon, you might want to turn on the news or duck for cover. More Like This
NDTV
14-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
What Spike In Pizza Orders Near Pentagon Indicates About Global Crises
As Israel prepared to launch airstrikes on Iran as part of its Operation Lion, there was frantic activity on the nights of June 12 and 13 thousands of miles away at pizza outlets in Arlington, Virginia. What's the connection, you ask? Most of these fast-food chains that reported unusually high activity and sales were located near the Pentagon, the US military headquarters. The spike in pizza orders near the Pentagon and the US Department of Defence has, on multiple occasions in the past, accurately predicted global crises, according to a report in The Economic Times. An 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 spiked. 'As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity,' Pentagon Pizza Report posted on Thursday. As of 6:59pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity. — Pentagon Pizza Report (@PenPizzaReport) June 12, 2025 On June 13, there were similar reports. "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 posted. With 30 min to close, this Dominos continues to experience extremely high traffic. Freddie's Beach Bar, however, has jumped back up to average levels of activity. — Pentagon Pizza Report (@PenPizzaReport) June 13, 2025 Cold War It all started during the Cold War 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. On 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 reported. Over 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. Iran Hits Back On Friday night and Saturday morning, Iran struck back at Israel's largest cities - Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Air raid sirens were heard and people ran to seek cover in bomb shelters as Israeli defence systems intercepted Iranian missiles in the sky. The Iranian retaliation came after Israel targeted the Islamic Republic's military and nuclear installations and killed multiple high-ranking military officials, including Hossein Salami, the chief of the Revolutionary Guards.
