Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
US Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed immediately by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing military operations against Iran. The Pentagon cited no official reason, though reports indicate internal disputes triggered the dismissal. Phelan, appointed in 2024 as Trump ally without military experience, oversaw Navy recruitment, ship construction, and maintenance operations.
Key Entities
John PhelanPete HegsethUS NavyPentagonDonald TrumpIranStrait of Hormuz