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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

US Navy chief John Phelan ousted from Trump administration as Strait of Hormuz stand-off continues

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been ousted from the Trump administration, marking the second major leadership shakeup at the Pentagon since the Iran war began in late February.

“President Trump and Secretary Hegseth agreed new leadership at the Navy is needed,” a senior administration official told The Independent on Wednesday evening. “Secretary Hegseth informed John Phelan of this news prior to it being made public.”

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