Details emerge on Navy Secretary firing

President Donald Trump has dismissed US Navy Secretary John Phelan during the ongoing siege and maritime blockade against Iran. According to AP News and other American media, Phelan was forced to resign due to a conflict with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, with one cited reason being disagreements over the slow pace of shipbuilding reforms. Phelan, who had held the post since 2025 and came from a business background with no military experience, was reportedly at odds with the administration's wartime priorities. The firing underscores internal tensions within the Pentagon as the US military remains engaged in a major conflict.