On Monday, a social media account tracking pizza shop activity near the Pentagon reported unusually heavy traffic at nearby Domino's locations amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

‘Pentagon Pizza' Theory Returns Amid Middle East Tensions

The account "Pentagon Pizza Report" shared screenshots from Google Popular Times showing several pizza chains near the Pentagon — including Domino's, Papa John's and Extreme Pizza — appearing significantly busier than normal around midday Eastern Time.

"Several pizzerias nearby the Pentagon are reporting above average traffic," the account posted.

In a follow-up update, the account clarified that one of the earlier Domino's screenshots actually referred to the second-closest location to the White House rather than the Pentagon.

However, it maintained that the closest Domino's to the Pentagon later experienced a noticeable traffic spike.

"Also, the closest Dominos to the Pentagon has surged in traffic," the account wrote.

The posts quickly gained traction online, reviving the so-called "Pentagon Pizza" theory — a long-running internet belief that increased food deliveries near major defense buildings can signal heightened military activity or late-night operations.

US Military Action Against Iran Fuels Speculation

The speculation intensified after U.S. Central Command confirmed earlier Monday that American forces had launched strikes targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to deploy mines near key waterways.

Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, said that the strikes were intended to protect U.S. personnel from threats posed by Iranian forces while maintaining restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.

Explosions near Bandar Abbas and coastal areas close to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route responsible for roughly 20% of worldwide petroleum flows was also reported earlier.

President Donald Trump later said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely" and described a potential agreement as "a Great Deal for all or, no Deal at all."

Pete Hegseth Previously Joked About Pizza Tracking

The "Pentagon Pizza" theory has circulated online for years, though there is no evidence linking pizza orders to classified military operations.

In October 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked about the phenomenon during a Fox News appearance.

"I’ve thought of just ordering lots of pizza on random nights just to throw everybody off," Hegseth said.

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