Hegseth Dismisses Pentagon's Top Military Planner Amid Trump's Consideration of New Iran Strikes

10/29/2026

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner, a defence official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even as...

10/29/2026

Army Lt Gen Brett Sylvia has been removed from his post, raising concerns amid escalating tensions with Iran. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran after...

10/29/2026

Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist, has been removed from the Joint Chiefs of Staff as President Donald Trump mulls renewed strikes against Iran.

10/29/2026

The defence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive personnel matters, said there is no immediate replacement for Mr. Sylvia and no reason has been given for the firing

10/29/2026

Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

10/29/2026

Hegseth fires top Pentagon official as Trump plans fresh strikes on Iran