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Navy secretary abruptly fired despite ongoing Iran blockade

Apr 24, 2026Right

Navy Secretary John Phelan departed from the Department of War as the United States continues to carry out the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon confirmed the abrupt shakeup in a post on X where spokesman Sean Parnell thanked Phelan for his service, noting that he will be leaving the administration "effective immediately." Parnell did…

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