‘You are FIRED!’: US Navy Chief John Phelan steps down in sudden War Dept shakeup amid Iran tensions
A major shakeup hits the Department of War as the Trump administration removed US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan with immediate effect. The sudden exit comes at a critical moment, as tensions remain high with Iran and the U.S. Navy continues enforcing a maritime blockade. Undersecretary Hung Cao has now stepped in as Acting Navy Secretary, taking charge during a period of rising tensions.