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Hegseth fires Joint Staff strategist Lt. Gen. Sylvia amid leak probe

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Staff's top planner, on allegations of leaking information during the Iran war. This is the latest in a series of senior officer dismissals under Hegseth, signaling a purge of military leadership and potential disruption to strategic planning.

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Al-Monitor1 day agoUS, IRengCredibility 48%View source

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#hegseth #firing #leak #iran #joint-staff #military-leadership

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Pentagon Leadership Purge: Joint Staff Strategist Fired Amid Leak Probe, Iran Strike Planning

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Staff's director for strategy, plans, and policy (J5), following allegations of leaking classified information related to Iran and Ukraine. This dismissal is part of a broader purge of senior military leadership, with Hegseth reportedly aiming to reduce flag officers by 20%, and may be linked to disagreements over Iran strike planning. The use of polygraph tests in the leak investigation and a reported confession by Sylvia indicate heightened internal security scrutiny.

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