US Navy Secretary John Phelan Fired Amid Iran War, Latest In Pentagon Shake-Up

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced that US Navy Secretary John Phelan has stepped down from his post with immediate effect, marking the latest high-level departure from the Trump administration amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed in a social media post that Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as acting secretary. No official reason was provided for Phelan’s sudden exit.

Phelan’s departure adds to a growing list of senior military officials who have left their roles in recent months. The development comes shortly after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down.