# Hegseth fires general accused of leaking classified Iran war information

https://mins.news/en/video/122447

- Fox News, 2026-10-30 13:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VfFq06eYb4

> Chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports that War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia after allegations that he leaked classified military information.

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