Detroit, MI, October 29, 2026 —

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, identified in the available account as the Pentagon’s chief planning officer. The dismissal is reportedly connected to an investigation into alleged misconduct, including the alleged leaking of classified information.

The account does not provide the date of the firing, details of the investigation, or the evidence underlying the allegations. It also does not say whether Sylvia has responded, whether the investigation is ongoing, or whether any findings have been announced. The allegations have not been described as established findings.

The reported dismissal comes as President Donald Trump is reportedly considering new military operations against Iran. The available information does not specify what operations are under consideration, whether a decision has been made, or whether Sylvia’s firing is related to those deliberations. The two developments are presented as occurring at the same time, without further information establishing a connection.

No additional details were provided about who will assume Sylvia’s duties, whether another official has been appointed, or what process will follow his departure. The account also does not identify the source of the reports about the investigation or the possible operations involving Iran.

Based on the information available, the confirmed details are limited to the reported firing and Sylvia’s identified position. The stated reasons remain allegations tied to an investigation, while the administration’s consideration of possible military operations is also described only as a report. Further details about the timing, official rationale and next steps were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Zachary Cohen, Brad Lendon, CNN on www.wxyz.com, see more information here.

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