Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks

October 29, 2026 · 7:02 pm 2 sources

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• Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks
  The Guardian · October 29, 2026 22:01
  Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigation The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the Pentagon’s joint staff, following allegations that he disclosed classified…

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• Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
  Al Jazeera · October 29, 2026 19:02
  Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was subject of investigation into leaking information about Iran and Ukraine.