Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner amid Iran tensions
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top military planner. The move comes as tensions with Iran rise and President Donald Trump reportedly considers new strikes. Reports describe it as part of a wider pattern of senior military leadership changes under Hegseth.
ContextTensions with Iran have grown during a wider West Asia conflict that affects Indians in the region. The Pentagon's top planner shapes options for US military operations, so leadership changes there draw close attention. Hegseth has replaced several senior officers since taking office.
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