Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist amid Iran planning who allegedly failed polygraph tests

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Pete Hegseth, Secretary at an unnamed department, has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his role as the top military planner due to alleged failures on polygraph tests related to Iran planning. The information comes from a report by CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi.

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Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, Director for Strategy, Plans & Policy at the Pentagon's Joint Staff, was suddenly removed from his position and has since retired, according to reports dated October 29, 2026. The decision came as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Sylvia had been fired for alleged severe misconduct, specifically the unauthorized disclosure of classified information related to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This move follows concerns over leadership changes at a critical juncture in U.S.-Iran tensions and amid reports that President Donald Trump is considering renewed military strikes against Iran post-midterm elections. The Pentagon stated it has referred the case for criminal investigation to protect sensitive data, though no further details or replacements have been named.

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