On the morning of September 28, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike on Iran, and significantly increased pizza orders were reported from a shop near the Pentagon around that time. The surge in orders has attracted attention to the so-called 'Pentagon Pizza Index,' which assesses the correlation between military operations and pizza orders from nearby delivery shops, suggesting that large orders during late hours are indicative of impending military action. This correlation has been observed since the Cold War era, where spikes in pizza orders have often matched military operations.

Data reported by the Twitter account 'Pentagon Pizza Report' shows a notable increase in pizza orders from 'Pizzato Pizza,' the closest pizzeria to the Pentagon, at approximately 1:28 AM on September 28, just minutes after the strike began. A similar trend was noted on the night of October 1, further affirming the connection between food delivery patterns and defense activities in the area. The tracking of pizza orders during critical times is considered an unofficial metric for predicting military engagements, and past instances have demonstrated its relevance.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged knowledge of the 'Pentagon Pizza Report' during a recent interview, jesting that a large spike in Domino's orders on any given Friday night could potentially signal confusion within the military system. In light of previous successes of the index in accurately predicting military operations, its relevance continues to stir conversations within both military and civilian circles regarding the unusual intersection of food and warfare.