Purge in the Pentagon. Another high-ranking general is leaving

The U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, has dismissed General Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking officer in charge of strategy at the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This marks another departure in a series of nearly 20 military officials who have left during Hegseth's tenure. The reasons for Sylvia's dismissal remain unclear, and no successor has been appointed. The changes come amid rising tensions regarding potential military actions against Iran, as President Trump has indicated a willingness to escalate operations in the region. Hegseth has also announced plans to double personnel cuts in the Pentagon by 2027, affecting a significant number of high-ranking officials.