US Navy secretary fired amid Iran blockade
US Navy secretary John Phelan fired after clashing with defence secretary Pete Hegseth.
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john phelan was fired as navy secretary on monday after clashing with defence secretary pete hegseth.
the dismissal comes as the us navy is enforcing a blockade against iran in the strait of hormuz. phelan had reportedly disagreed with hegseth over the pace and rules of engagement for the operation.
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