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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hugseth has removed a key military strategy official from the Pentagon. This is yet another senior military officer who has been removed from the Ministry of Defense since Hegseth took office for nearly two years. Two US officials who are aware of the incident and who requested anonymity due to personnel information revealed that Hegseth removed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from the post of Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia this week. Her former position was Director of Strategy, Planning, and Policy of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sylvia was the former commander of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army. Currently, no official explanation has been given for her dismissal. The reporter contacted Hegseth's office for comment, and the other party asked the reporter to consult with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. At the same time that Sylvia was dismissed, the US Central Command has already drawn up an attack plan against Iran. If authorized by the White House, the attack may be carried out after the November midterm elections.

Zhitongcaijing·10/29/2026 08:41:09
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hugseth has removed a key military strategy official from the Pentagon. This is yet another senior military officer who has been removed from the Ministry of Defense since Hegseth took office for nearly two years. Two US officials who are aware of the incident and who requested anonymity due to personnel information revealed that Hegseth removed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from the post of Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia this week. Her former position was Director of Strategy, Planning, and Policy of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sylvia was the former commander of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army. Currently, no official explanation has been given for her dismissal. The reporter contacted Hegseth's office for comment, and the other party asked the reporter to consult with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. At the same time that Sylvia was dismissed, the US Central Command has already drawn up an attack plan against Iran. If authorized by the White House, the attack may be carried out after the November midterm elections.