Pentagon Chief Fires Senior Official Over Leaking Classified War Data
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Pentagon Secretary has fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the director of strategy, plans, and policy, for allegedly leaking classified information concerning potential conflicts with Iran and the war in Ukraine. Sylvia reportedly failed three polygraph tests, and the case has been handed to the Department of Justice. The dismissal comes shortly before the US midterm elections and amid reports of President Donald Trump considering renewed action against Iran.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Pentagon Secretary fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia for leaking classified war information.
- Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph tests regarding classified data leaks.
- The case has been transferred to the Department of Justice for further action.
- The dismissal occurs just before the US midterm elections.
- Reports suggest President Trump is considering renewed military action against Iran.
Pentagon Secretary on Thursday dismissed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the three-star general who led the Pentagon's strategy, plans, and policy division (J-5) and served as its war planner. The dismissal, reported by CBS News, comes amid allegations that Sylvia leaked classified information related to potential conflicts with Iran and the war in Ukraine.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Sylvia failed three polygraph tests concerning the transfer of classified information to the press. The case has been transferred to the Department of Justice. Sylvia previously commanded the 101st Airborne Division.
The dismissal occurs at a sensitive time, just days before the US midterm elections. Reports suggest President Donald Trump was considering renewed military action against Iran, a scenario Sylvia was instrumental in planning. His role was a critical link between operational forces, the Pentagon, and the White House.
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