Hegseth Fires Pentagon’s Top Military Planner as Trump Weighs Iran Strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, in Washington D.C., as President Trump considers renewed strikes on Iran.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 28, 2026 —
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, identified in the available account as the Pentagon’s top military planner, in Washington, D.C. The account says the dismissal came as President Donald Trump considers renewed strikes on Iran.
The information provided does not specify when Sylvia was fired, why Hegseth removed him, or whether the decision was connected to the administration’s deliberations on Iran. It also does not say whether Sylvia’s departure has taken effect, who might replace him, or what duties he held beyond his description as the Pentagon’s top military planner.
The account gives no details about the status or scope of any potential U.S. strikes. It says only that Trump is considering renewed strikes, and does not provide a decision, timeline, operational plans or explanation of the deliberations.
There is no statement from Hegseth, Sylvia, Trump or the Pentagon included in the supplied information. It also does not describe how the firing was announced or whether the Defense Department offered a public explanation. As a result, the circumstances surrounding the personnel decision and any implications for military planning remain unclear.
The known details are limited to the reported firing, Sylvia’s rank and role, the location in Washington, and the broader context of Trump considering renewed strikes on Iran. No further information was provided about the decision or what may happen next.
Story summarized from the original created by KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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