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Pentagon shake-up continues: US fires top army general in latest ouster

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The United States removed Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This follows a series of high-profile departures from the military since President Donald Trump returned to power a year ago. The Atlantic reported Wednesday on Wednesday that the move occurred as President Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran.

Key points

• Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• This was the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the military since President Donald Trump returned to power a year ago.

Context

The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single report from The Atlantic regarding Sylvia's removal. No specific dates for the strike preparation, casualty figures, or strategic outcomes are provided. The timeline of the 'series of high-profile departures' is not fully detailed beyond the one-year mark since Trump's return.

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