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Donald Trump Quietly Oversees Record-Breaking 58 Bombing Strikes In Somalia Amid Public Focus On Iran War

The Trump administration has conducted 58 airstrikes in Somalia in 2026 targeting al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia, potentially a record, raising concerns over civilian impact and strategy.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth says Iran war is Trump’s ‘gift to the world’ as he berates Europe and Asia for ‘freeriding’

Defense secretary echoes President Donald Trump’s complaints about U.S. allies’ reluctance to be dragged into war

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Admits He 'Took A Break' From The Iran War After Being Grilled Over Failed Six-Week Victory Timeline

President Trump admits to a 'break' in the Iran conflict, extending beyond the initial timeline, sparking controversy over strategic planning and military decisions.

International Business Times UK

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How fired Navy secretary John Phelan desperately tried to hold onto his job

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The Independent UK

Fired Navy secretary refused to leave post until Trump told him direct

Latest military leader to lose their job under Hegseth attempted to ask president directly to keep role, reports say

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports

Phelan’s dismissal marks the second major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon during the Iran war

The Independent UK

Navy Secretary John Phelan was on Capitol Hill talking shipbuilding all day. Hours later, he learned he was fired by reading it on X

The military purge continues.

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US Secretary of the Navy Abruptly Departs from His Post

In a shocking twist of events, the US Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, was ousted from his post. He’s the latest Trump official to be relieved from his position. But the timing has left people uncertain, as there is an ongoing blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.

The Mary Sue

What to know about the missing scientists alarming Congress

The cases date back to at least 2023 but national security concerns prompted a congressional investigation.

Axios

Trump’s navy secretary ousted over dispute about shipbuilding

John Phelan firing caused by poor relationship with Pete Hegseth and slow movement on shipbuilding, sources say

The Guardian - US

Trump orders US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian mine boats in Hormuz

Iranians are ‘having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is’, says president

The Independent UK

What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean for streaming, news and film

HBO Max, "Harry Potter," and CNN could soon find themselves under the ownership of Paramount, following a significant vote by Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders.

The Independent UK

‘Naughty or nice?’: Trump ranks Nato allies in tiers based on defence spending and support in Iran war

The White House has reportedly created a 'naughty and nice' list for Nato allies, ranking them on contributions and support during the Iran war. This initiative aims to pressure nations that did not align with US positions, potentially impacting future military cooperation and strategic support.

The Times of India

Who’s John Phelan? The latest Trump administration member to be ousted

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The Independent UK

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The Conversation

From Wulfstan of York to Pete Hegseth, fake Bible verses have often been politicized

How can Pete Hegseth, the United States defense secretary who claims to be a devout evangelical Christian, have placed Quentin Tarantino on the same footing as the word of God?

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Furious Pete Hegseth fires top Navy Secretary, said to be enraged that he was talking to Trump behind his back

The purge will continue until morale improves.

International Business Times UK

No Prior Experience, Trump-Appointed Navy Secretary John Phelan Removed From Post As Past Links To Jeffrey Epstein Mounts

John Phelan's sudden removal as US Navy Secretary raises questions about leadership tensions, Pentagon shake-ups, and the real reasons behind his immediate exit.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love

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The Independent UK

Who is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy Secretary

John Phelan is the latest military official to be removed under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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‘Absolutely horrifying’: RFK Jr wheezes alarmingly through hearing, compared to Darth Vader, Immortan Joe, Bane and ‘old pug’

Not fair to pugs to drag them into this.

Euronews

US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

The Times of India

Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit

From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan.

The Times of India

How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?

Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Pentagon replaces secretary of the navy amid US blockade in strait of Hormuz

John Phelan is ‘departing the administration, effective immediately’ says Pentagon as undersecretary Hung Cao takes over – key US politics stories from 22 April 2026 at a glance

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