Event · 📍 Iran · first report 29 Oct 2026, 14:30 UTC · latest 29 Oct 2026, 23:18 UTC
US fires top military planner in latest ouster: reports
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Pakistan (1)
- Dawn 29 Oct 2026, 14:30 UTC
US fires top military planner in latest ouster: reports
The United States has fired a top military planner, US media reported, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his role as head of strategy, plans …
France / global (1)
- France 24 29 Oct 2026, 15:30 UTC
Pentagon shake-up continues: US fires top army general in latest ouster
The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed this week from his role as …
Qatar / global (1)
- Al Jazeera English 29 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was subject of investigation into leaking information about Iran and Ukraine.
United States (1)
- PBS NewsHour 29 Oct 2026, 20:51 UTC
Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes
Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was the second general under Hegseth to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
India (1)
- Times of India 29 Oct 2026, 23:18 UTC
Fired US general admits leaking classified Iran, Ukraine information to journalists
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