Big explosion in US Defense Department, immediate dismissal of Navy Secretary John Phelan, Trump government’s decision amid Hormuz crisis.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the noise of war across the world, US President Donald Trump has taken a very shocking step. The Pentagon has removed Navy Secretary John Phelan from his post with ‘immediate effect’. This action has been taken at a time when the US Navy is carrying out the largest military blockade in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing tension with Iran. This sudden departure of Phelan has intensified the stir from Washington to Tehran. Suddenly dropped gaze: Pentagon did not give any reason. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed this major reshuffle through a social media post. He said that John Phelan is no longer part of the administration and Hung Cao has been appointed acting Navy Secretary in his place. Interestingly, just a day before this dismissal, Phelan was addressing an annual Navy conference in Washington. Experts believe that the decision taken in such a hurry indicates some deep dispute or internal discord. Hormuz blockade and Phelan’s failure: Why did John step down? According to sources, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth and President Trump were angry with the current functioning of the Navy and the slow pace of shipbuilding reforms. There have been disagreements between Phelan and top Pentagon officials for the past several months over naval strategy and the supply of ships in the ongoing mission against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. There is also discussion that an ‘Ethics Investigation’ against Phelan’s office could also be a reason for his departure. Trump’s ‘cleansing’ campaign: Panic in the top leadership of the army. The dismissal of John Phelan is being considered a part of the big ‘purge’ being carried out in the military leadership during Trump’s second term. Recently, Army Chief General Randy George and several other senior officers were also removed. The opposition and some defense experts have raised concerns that such major changes could affect the military’s morale and decision-making ability in a war-like situation. However, the White House argues that the President has every right to choose his team. Hank Kao will take command: What will be the new strategy now? There is now a big responsibility on the shoulders of the new acting Secretary Hank Kao. The biggest challenge before them is to further tighten the blockade of Iran and to speed up the ongoing anti-drug operations in the Caribbean Sea. Sources say that the Trump administration is now bringing forward those officers in the Navy who can aggressively implement its ‘America First’ policy and military reforms. Some more major resignations or dismissals may be seen in the Pentagon in the coming days.