U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired by Pete Hegseth
April 23, 2026 • Google News World
US Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired by Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of the Navy, has fired Secretary of the Navy John Phelan. According to reports, this move comes as a result of ongoing naval operations in the region.
Phelan’s departure is part of a series of high-level departures within the Department of Defense. The Pentagon confirmed that Phelan was leaving his position, but did not provide further details on the reasons behind his departure.
The US Navy has been conducting a naval blockade of Iran as part of ongoing tensions between the two countries. This operation has been ongoing for some time, and it is unclear how Phelan’s departure will affect the situation.
Phelan’s firing marks the latest in a series of departures among top defense leaders. The exact reasons behind his departure are not yet clear.
The US Navy has issued a statement confirming Phelan’s departure, but no further information has been provided at this time.
Source: Google News World