President Trump has dismissed US Navy Secretary John Phelan during the ongoing Iran blockade.
Reuters reports the Pentagon fired John Phelan, with officials giving no clear reason.
Fox News claims the fired Navy Secretary John C. Phelan was an affiliate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Reuters and Fox News have confirmed the firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan.
Fox News confirms the earlier report of the firing.
The Wall Street Journal reports the firing was due to Phelan's past affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein and a months-long feud with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Fox News has confirmed the firing, adding a second major news source to the initial Wall Street Journal report.
Fox News confirms the firing of Navy Secretary John C. Phelan, adding to earlier Wall Street Journal reporting.
The official's name is reported as John C. Fallon, and the action is described as a resignation.
The Pentagon has officially announced the departure, confirming the earlier reports.
The Wall Street Journal reports the firing was due to months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including friction over Phelan's close relationship with President Trump.
Fox News has reported that Phelan was fired, linking the dismissal to criticism of the US naval blockade of Iran.
Fox News clarifies that Secretary Phelan was fired and did not resign, correcting earlier reporting.
The incoming message provides the name 'John Falan' and specifies the dismissal was immediate and by the Pentagon, adding detail to the earlier report.
Reuters reports the firing, confirming the event but providing no new details on the reason.
The message specifies that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was the official who fired Phelan, and confirms Hung Cao as the Acting Secretary.
Sources provide new details on the firing, citing slow progress on shipbuilding reforms, clashes with Pentagon leadership, and specific tensions with Deputy Steve Feinberg and Hung Cao. The context of the US "Golden Fleet" expansion plan and pressure from China's shipbuilding is also added.
A new source reports that Navy Secretary John C. Fellon has resigned, adding a new name to the recent leadership turnover.
The message confirms Trump personally dismissed Phelan during the Iran blockade, adding context to the earlier resignation/firing reports.