India, June 2 -- US' defence department, also called the Pentagon, tightened access for journalists as it redesignated its press office as a 'classified facility' and barred members of the media from entering the space.

The move marks another step in a series of restrictions that have altered how journalists operate inside the Pentagon, where reporters historically enjoyed broad access to officials and workspaces while covering defence and national security matters.

The change was confirmed by acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez, who said the decision was stemmed from operational requirements rather than an attempt to restrict media activity.

On X, Valdez wrote, "The Pentagon Press Office has been redesignated as a Sensitive Co...