Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Hegseth has removed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his position as the head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sylvia is the second general dismissed by Hegseth in this role. Simultaneously, Trump is considering new strikes against Iran. Discussions regarding potential renewed combat operations have occurred, following reports of a planned military campaign scheduled for after the midterm elections, prompting a top US General to rush to the White House.