What Happened
Defense Secretary Hegseth Removes Top Officer As Military Action Looms
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the Pentagon’s top planning officer, Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, as the US considers new military action against Iran. Sylvia’s departure is the latest in a series of senior officer exits under Hegseth, who has been reshaping the military’s leadership. The move comes as the US is preparing for potential major military operations against Iran, with officials saying that Trump is leaning towards ordering action. This development was first reported by CNN.