US removes top military strategy official amid Iran strike talk
Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia has been removed from his strategy and planning duties in the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The move coincides with reports that President Donald Trump is weighing new military strikes against Iran. Strategy and planning roles shape how the military prepares its operations. The strikes are still only under consideration.
ContextContext: The Joint Chiefs of Staff is the top body of US military leaders that advises the President on defence. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have been rising for years, with the two sides clashing over Iran's nuclear programme and regional influence.
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