US Navy Secretary John C Phelan exits Trump administration amid Iran War

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US Navy Secretary John C Phelan resigned Wednesday with immediate effect during heightened Iran tensions. Undersecretary Hung Cao assumes acting role. Phelan's departure marks latest Pentagon exit as Navy enforces Hormuz Strait blockade, a major decades-long operation. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth previously requested Army Chief General Randy George's resignation.

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