Does a surge in Pentagon's pizza orders signal an impending war? A viral theory circulating online claims that spikes in pizza deliveries to the U.S. Defense Headquarters may predict looming global crises gaining renewed attention amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
The bizarre 'Pizza Index' theory which links spikes in pizza deliveries to the U.S. Defense Headquarters with the onset of major global crises has gone viral amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies.
A Pentagon spokesperson said that they do not need to order pizza as there are many pizza options inside Pentagon and also they have sushi, sandwiches, donuts, etc.
Let's have a closer at this theory:
A popular account on X, known as ‘Pentagon Pizza Report,’ has been tracking activity at pizza delivery spots in Arlington County, Virginia home to the U.S. military headquarters.
The origins of this quirky theory reportedly trace back to the Cold War era, when Soviet spies were said to monitor Washington, D.C. pizza shops for signs of U.S. military movements. This practice was humorously dubbed “Pizzint,” short for pizza intelligence, according to news.com.au.
The idea is that when government officials and staff work late into the night on urgent matters such as military operations, coups, or international conflicts they order quick, convenient food like pizza to sustain long hours in the office.
The account describes itself as a source of “hot intel,” keeping tabs on pizzeria traffic near the Pentagon.
“As of 6:59 pm ET nearly all pizza establishments nearby the Pentagon have experienced a HUGE surge in activity," the post read. This was about an hour before Iranian state television reported explosions in Tehran.
A “busier than usual” indicator on the Google Maps profile of the Domino’s in Arlington has been associated with major acts of war around the world.
According to The Guardian, pizza deliveries to the Pentagon reportedly surged just before major U.S. military operations, including the 1989 invasion of Panama and the 1991 Gulf War campaign, Operation Desert Storm.
On June 13, Israel launched strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and senior military officials. Among those killed were Hossein Salami, commander of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, and General Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces.
However, US President Donald Trump has several times made it clear that US was involved in the attacks. "U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran," he posted on Truth Social.
US 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.
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
