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Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes
Hegseth firing top planner amid Trump weighing Iran strikes signals Pentagon turmoil.
Context
What happened: Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top military planner, as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, while Trump considers new Iran strikes.
Why it matters: The removal leaves the strategy, plans and policy post vacant at a time when the administration is weighing new military action against Iran.
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What changed
Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top military planner, as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, while Trump considers new Iran strikes.
Why it matters
The removal leaves the strategy, plans and policy post vacant at a time when the administration is weighing new military action against Iran.
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Oct 29, 2026 10:53 PM ET