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Trump loses it over Iran peace deal failure and orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait: ‘CRAZY!’

The U.S. Navy decommissioned four Avenger-class minesweepers last fall and returned them from the Persian Gulf aboard a large cargo ship this past January

The Independent UK

‘Naughty or nice?’: Trump ranks Nato allies in tiers based on defence spending and support in Iran war

The White House has reportedly created a 'naughty and nice' list for Nato allies, ranking them on contributions and support during the Iran war. This initiative aims to pressure nations that did not align with US positions, potentially impacting future military cooperation and strategic support.

The Times of India

Furious Pete Hegseth fires top Navy Secretary, said to be enraged that he was talking to Trump behind his back

The purge will continue until morale improves.

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No Prior Experience, Trump-Appointed Navy Secretary John Phelan Removed From Post As Past Links To Jeffrey Epstein Mounts

John Phelan's sudden removal as US Navy Secretary raises questions about leadership tensions, Pentagon shake-ups, and the real reasons behind his immediate exit.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Tells Congress that Clearing Mines from the Strait of Hormuz Could Take Up to 6 Months

Pentagon officials told Congress Iran may have deployed at least 20 mines using both boats and GPS-guided remote systems in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report.

International Business Times

China teases possible first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in new video

China expected to build at least six more aircraft carriers before 2035

The Independent UK

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love

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Who is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy Secretary

John Phelan is the latest military official to be removed under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Independent UK

US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

Euronews

Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…

The Times of India

Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit

From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan.

International Business Times UK

How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?

Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per…

The Times of India

Iran-US war latest: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension after ruling out nuclear strike on Tehran

Trump dismissed the idea that he could use a nuclear weapon against Iran, branding the question ‘stupid’

The Independent UK

US forces board vessel in Indian Ocean – as it happened

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The Times of India

Pentagon shake-up continues: US navy secretary John Phelan steps down abruptly amid war with Iran

US Navy secretary John Phelan has abruptly resigned, with Hung Cao stepping in as acting chief. This departure occurs amidst heightened regional tensions, including the Navy's blockade of Iranian ports and ongoing operations in critical waterways. Phelan's exit is the latest in a series of significant leadership changes within the…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Pentagon replaces secretary of the navy amid US blockade in strait of Hormuz

John Phelan is ‘departing the administration, effective immediately’ says Pentagon as undersecretary Hung Cao takes over – key US politics stories from 22 April 2026 at a glance

The Independent UK

It could take 6 months to clear all the mines from the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon warns

Iran may have deployed more than 20 mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz, some of which are difficult to track, an official said

Axios

Anthropic: No "kill switch" for AI in classified settings

Anthropic says it has no way to control or shut down its AI models once they're deployed by the Pentagon, according to a new court filing.

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The Independent UK

Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems

Anthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can’t manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks

The Guardian - US

Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader’s departure

Exit of John Phelan, navy’s top civilian official, comes a week after Pete Hegseth fired army’s top officer

Latin Times

Navy Secretary John C. Phelan resigns amid Pentagon shakeups

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan has stepped down "effective immediately," the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday, marking the latest in a wave of leadership changes that has seen more than a dozen senior military and defense officials removed or replaced in recent months as the United States confronts Iran.

International Business Times UK

Why Navy Secretary John Phelan Left Trump's Pentagon — and Who Now Leads the Fleet

Navy Secretary John Phelan's sudden departure raises questions at the Pentagon. Hung Cao steps in as acting secretary amid ongoing naval challenges.

Axios

Pete Hegseth fires U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan

"Phelan didn't understand he wasn't the boss," one person told Axios.

The Independent UK

US Navy chief John Phelan ousted from Trump administration as Strait of Hormuz stand-off continues

‘President Trump and Secretary Hegseth agreed new leadership at the Navy is needed,’ a senior administration official told The Independent

The Independent UK

Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader

The Pentagon has announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job

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