Pentagon dismisses top J-5 planner amid Iran strike speculation

PBS • 29 oct. 20h51

Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was dismissed from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a move that coincides with President Trump's comments on possible additional military action against Iran.

Al Jazeera • 29 oct. 19h02

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.

The Independent • 29 oct. 16h14

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.

CBS News • 29 oct. 10h24

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.

NDTV • 29 oct. 08h55

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.

France 24 • 29 oct. 07h56

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.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 29 oct. 04h29

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.

CNN • 29 oct. 04h28

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