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Iran's secret network of 5,000 agencies helped import $2 billion in military supplies despite US blockade: Report

The investigation by Reuters revealed how a web of foreign intermediaries and shell companies helped Iran sustain its military supply chain.

Iran's secret network of 5,000 agencies helped import $2 billion in military supplies despite US blockade: Report

President Donald Trump has removed the United States' top military strategy planner, Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, from his position, according to a recent report by The Atlantic. This unexpected leadership change comes as Trump is reportedly considering resuming large-scale military strikes against Iran. The announcement of Sylvia's removal was made by unnamed officials within the US Department of Defense, with his departure marking the latest high-profile exit within the US military since Trump's return to the White House around a year ago.

In a recent statement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed that the administration had reduced the number of American generals and admirals by 20 percent, claiming that the cuts were part of efforts to enhance accountability within the military. Hegseth explained that these reductions aimed to eliminate officers who did not align with his goal of refocusing the armed forces on combat readiness, rather than the "woke" policies of prior administrations.

He described the decrease in senior military leadership as an "accomplishment." However, The Atlantic noted that no official explanation had been provided for Sylvia's dismissal, and the Pentagon has yet to appoint a successor.

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