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Hegseth fires Pentagon top military planner amid Trump Iran strike deliberations

Defense Secretary Hegseth has dismissed the Pentagon's top military planner, Lt. Gen. Sylvia, with no immediate replacement or stated reason. The firing comes as the Trump administration weighs new strikes on Iran, raising questions about internal friction and potential disruption to military planning during a sensitive period.

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The Hinduabout 2 hours agoUS, IRengCredibility 22%View source

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#personnel #military #iran #strikes #pentagon #hegseth

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Hegseth Dismisses Second Pentagon Chief Planner Amid Iran Strike Deliberations

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's chief planner, following the forced retirement of his predecessor Joseph McGee. This action, confirmed by multiple sources, indicates continued leadership churn in senior military planning roles. The dismissal occurs as the Trump administration reportedly considers new strikes on Iran, raising questions about potential internal friction and disruption to military planning during a sensitive period.

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