Hegseth tells U.S. Army chief of staff to retire 'effective immediately' amid war in Iran

Apr 3, 2026 - 02:00
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Hegseth tells U.S. Army chief of staff to retire 'effective immediately' amid war in Iran
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U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the army's top uniformed officer to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departure as the United States wages a war against Iran.