US Navy Secretary reportedly fired by Pete Hegseth amid naval blockade of Iran | ABC NEWS
The US Navy Secretary John C Phelan has abruptly departed the Trump Administration. It follows after General Randy George, the US Army’s top uniformed officer was asked to step down earlier this month.
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the seizure of two cargo ships by Iran does not amount to a violation of the ceasefire.
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