KATHMANDU — The United States Secretary of the Navy, John Fallon, has been removed from his position. While the Pentagon issued a brief statement regarding the matter, it did not disclose a specific reason for his dismissal. According to media reports, disagreements between Fallon and the top leadership at the Pentagon had been escalating over the past few months. In particular, disputes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly intensified over issues involving shipbuilding programs, management style, and leadership. This decision comes at a time when the U.S. is adopting a stringent strategy against Iran.
Despite ongoing ceasefire discussions, the U.S. has maintained a naval blockade on Iranian ports, a task in which the Navy plays a critical role. In this context, the high-level leadership change is being viewed as significant. This marks the second major military shake-up in the past month. Earlier, on April 2, Secretary Hegseth also dismissed the Chief of Staff of the Army, Randy George. Such consecutive decisions signal a major overhaul and a tightening of control within the Pentagon’s top leadership.
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