Pentágono despide al general Brett Sylvia por supuestas filtraciones

Pentágono despide al general Brett Sylvia por supuestas filtraciones

Según Al Jazeera, el secretario de Defensa Pete Hegseth removió al general de división Brett Sylvia, director de estrategia del Estado Mayor Conjunto, tras una investigación del Departamento de Defensa que lo vinculó a filtraciones no autorizadas sobre Irán y la guerra en Ucrania, en el Pentágono. CNN informó que su despido coincidió con la consideración de nuevos ataques contra Irán, mientras que France 24 señaló que la medida formaba parte de una reducción más amplia de oficiales superiores anunciada por Hegseth.

Actores

Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia Joint Staff Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine

Ubicaciones

Pentagon

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Resumen

The claim that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the Joint Chiefs' strategy director on October 29, 2026, is partially confirmed. The claim that the removal followed a Department of Defense investigation linking the strategy director to unauthorized disclosures about Iran and the Ukraine conflict has not enough evidence.

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Artículos

29 de octubre de 2026
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Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media

Al Jazeera • 29 de oct 19:02

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the Joint Chiefs' strategy director after a Department of Defense investigation linked him to unauthorized disclosures about Iran and the Ukraine conflict.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
Trump has another gaffe as he misgenders fired general and warns top strategist has 'big problems'
Trump has another gaffe as he misgenders fired general and warns top strategist has 'big problems'

The Independent • 29 de oct 16:14

President Donald Trump said the recently fired Pentagon strategist has serious issues, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia amid allegations of leaks.

Credibilidad 55% Manip. 32% Izquierda
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over what official says were leaks to media
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over what official says were leaks to media

CBS News • 29 de oct 10:24

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Chiefs' J5 director, after accusations he leaked classified information about the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 32% Centro
Top US Military Planner Removed As Trump Plans Fresh Iran Strikes: Report
Top US Military Planner Removed As Trump Plans Fresh Iran Strikes: Report

NDTV • 29 de oct 08:55

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the head of the Joint Chiefs' strategy, plans and policy directorate, as President Trump considers additional military action against Iran.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 30% Centro
US fires top army general in latest ouster: media
US fires top army general in latest ouster: media

France 24 • 29 de oct 07:56

Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his position as head of strategy, plans and policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, part of a broader reduction of senior officers announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Credibilidad 70% Manip. 8% Centro
A top general pushed out at Pentagon's Joint Staff
A top general pushed out at Pentagon's Joint Staff

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 29 de oct 04:29

Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was dismissed from his position as the Joint Staff’s director for strategy, plans and policy and retired after 32 years of service.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 9% Centro
Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says
Hegseth ousts Pentagon’s chief planner as renewed action against Iran looms, source says

CNN • 29 de oct 04:28

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Joint Chiefs' J5 director, as the Trump administration considers new strikes against Iran.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro