US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan, marking another high-ranking military departure amid recent leadership shakeups.

The Pentagon announced the abrupt resignation of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the first top-level military departure under President Trump's second term.

Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed amid a naval standoff with Iran, following tensions over leadership and management issues.

The Pentagon announced the departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan, the latest in a series of high-level military exits under President Trump's second term.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the immediate departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan, with Undersecretary Hung Cao assuming the role of Acting Secretary.

Phelan's departure follows repeated clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over shipbuilding management and other issues.

The Pentagon announced Phelan's immediate departure, with Undersecretary Hung Cao assuming the role of acting secretary.

Phelan's ousting comes as the US Navy enforces a blockade of Iranian ports during a fragile ceasefire.

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was ousted from his position amid ongoing naval operations, including a blockade of Iranian ports during a ceasefire in the Iran war. Undersecretary Hung Cao will assume the role of Acting Secretary of the Navy.