# Pentagon shake-up continues as US removes top Army general

https://mins.news/en/video/121052

- France 24 English, 2026-10-29 15:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blSY1GzF2KQ

> The Atlantic reported Wednesday that the United States fired its top military planner. Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed this week as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, amid signs President Donald Trump may resume large-scale strikes on Iran. His departure follows a series of senior military exits since Trump returned to power.

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