Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary dismissed by Pete Hegseth?

The U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed amid ongoing military operations in Iran, now in its eighth week. The Pentagon has not provided a specific reason for his removal, though internal disputes, including tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have been reported. Phelan’s exit is part of a broader restructuring within the military under President Trump, who continues to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports despite rising tensions.

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