US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
Summary
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his position immediately, the Pentagon announced. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as acting secretary while the US continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports during ongoing conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- John Phelan, US Navy Secretary, is leaving his job effective immediately.
- The Pentagon announced Phelan’s departure without giving a reason.
- Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao, a 25-year Navy veteran, will serve as acting secretary.
- Hung Cao was nominated by President Trump and previously ran for Senate in Virginia in 2024.
- Phelan was sworn in as Navy Secretary in March 2025 and had no prior military service.
- The change comes amid US-Israel conflict with Iran and a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a hotspot due to clashes and Iran seizing two ships recently.
- White House supports continuing the blockade, seeing Iran as in a weak position.
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