The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that John Phelan, the secretary of the navy, is leaving his post effective immediately. The announcement comes amid an ongoing US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed Phelan's departure, saying he was 'departing the administration, effective immediately'. Hung Cao, the navy undersecretary, will serve as acting secretary of the navy.
Reuters, citing an anonymous source, reported that Phelan had been fired by the Pentagon. No official reason was given for his removal, though it coincides with heightened tensions in the region.
