Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner. This firing is part of a series of generals being removed from their positions. The action is happening as President Trump is considering whether to launch new military strikes against Iran, in connection with an ongoing war that has lasted eight months.

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Part of Hegseth's removals of senior military officers and cuts to top ranks

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 11h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon’s top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 12h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

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NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 2h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 11h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 11h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes

NBC BostonCenter· 11h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 12h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 12h ago

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Ran by 8 outlets· FOX8 WGHP, WFLA, +6 more
FOX8 WGHPCenter· 4h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

WFLACenter· 4h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

WCBD News 2Center· 5h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

ABC 27 HarrisburgCenter· 5h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· 5h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· 5h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

Phl17Center· 5h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

The HillCenter· 12h ago

Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

CBS NewsCenter· 5h ago

Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks

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KVIA El PasoCenter· 10h ago

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

KRDOCenter· 10h ago

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

Local News 8Center· 10h ago

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 10h ago

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

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Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 10h ago

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

KION Central CoastCenter· 10h ago

Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 11h ago

Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

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Conservative Daily NewsRight· 1h ago

Hegseth Fires Pentagon’s Top Military Planner as Trump Weighs New Iran Strikes

Fox NewsRight· 1h ago

Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information

New York PostLean Right· 8h ago

Hegseth fires top Pentagon war planner Brett Sylvia in latest military shake-up

Washington ExaminerRight· 10h ago

Hegseth dismisses top military strategist from Joint Chiefs as Trump contemplates further Iran strikes

MyNorthwestLean Right· 12h ago· ran in 5 outlets

Hegseth fires the Pentagon’s top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

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